Managing Your Emotions...As heart failure patients, I think it's worth thinking about ways to manage our emotions. I was told that stress can lead to health-related issues, including (but not limited to)...reactionscomments
Father newly diagnosed - please respond:...So my dad, 65, has confirmed heart failure. Symptoms began to show a week ago with bad breathing and coughing, became progressive over the weekends Saturday night he went to...reactions1replyDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Heart Disease Age, 42...Hello, so I have familial hyper cholesterol and had my first stent at 30 years old. I now have a total of 5 and I’m 42. My question is this…..I...reactions2repliesAwarenessDiagnosisSymptoms
Friend has Heart Failure...Recently, my friend found out that he has heart failure. He couldn't understand how he got it and said he's been healthy all his life. I told him that I...reactions3comments
Possible Options for 50% Bloacked Coronary Arteries...I recently had a Calcium score of 420 and my coronary artery and LAD was 5o% blocked. I was wondering what might be the possible treatment options or recommendations for...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
CABG after emergency stenting...Hi.my 50 years old father had emergency PCI to LCX 1 month ago but he continues to have back and chest pain he is also fatigued . Upon consulting a...reactions1replyDiagnosisCaregivingAwareness
Has anyone else improved their health outcomes through diet and lifestyle changes?...In Nov. 2021, I was hospitalized with diastolic dysfunction and acute heart failure with BP at 200/100. I was started on anti-hypertensive medication and furosemide since I presented with left...reactions6repliesCopingHealthcare TeamComorbidities
How to Navigate Online Doctor Ratings...Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by Elizabeth Medeiros and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. The internet has changed how we do everything these days, from dating to...reactionscomments
ATTR-CM(Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy)...If you are having shortness of breath and the doctor dont know why, it might be that you have ATTR-CM. It can be hard to diagnose and awareness of the...reactionsreplies
Gratitude Can be Hard...During this holiday season, I personally find gratitude harder to practice. In this season of festive cheer, if you feel the same way, I get it! It can be hard...the...reactionscomments
head pain...I am having terrible pain in my head. I have small vessel disease. So far all I can find out about it is, that's it plaque in the arteries. My...reactions2repliesSide Effects
RSV in the News...As the temperature drops each fall and winter, so do our chances of staying healthy. Unfortunately, this means that respiratory infections like RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are on the rise...reactionscomments
Beta Blocker...My cardiologist recommended I get on metropolol. My blood pressure, cholesterol and pulse are all normal and I have no chest pains, shortness of breath or other heart problem symptoms...reactions4replies
Living With Advanced Heart Failure Part 2...I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy which later turned into advanced heart failure. After having gone through surgery for a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), my life seemed like it...reactions2comments
fluid pills...My doctor took me off of fluid pills because I was dehydrated. Now, I only take a pill if my legs swells. My legs dont swell as long as I...reactions3repliesSide Effects
headaches...I have high blood pressure and take amlodipine and atenolol. My heart rate is low. I have terrible headaches and doc ordered me to take tylenol. That makes the headaches...reactions4repliesSide Effects
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to take precautions. People who have a weak immune...reactions4comments
Hard Time Breathing...I have trouble breathing. I have been in the hospital twice within the last five months. I also swell up in my stomach area. When I am in the hospital...reactions2comments
