stress test...I am a 77 yr old man in reasonable health, but weigh 295 lbs. A yr ago following indigestion, I was given a treadmill stress test. Although the doctor said...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare Team
The Meaning of Music in My Caregiving Journey...Music is my therapy. I can recall times listening to music and dancing around the house with no cares in the world except for feeling the beat. Musical therapy was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It Takes A Village: The Benefits of Support Groups...In the world of social media, there are groups for just about EVERYTHING a person could imagine. Many of these groups are recreational in nature. Fortunately, there are also those –...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talked to Rachel this morning!...My cardiologist’s underling told me this morning by phone that they want to just control my arrhythmia using just drugs. Seems her main concern was why I was not taking...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiagnosis
HF and Fatigue...This may be a helpful hint for fighting fatigue. I have found what appears to work for me is to keep myself involved in "something." In my case, I oil...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Labored breath...Has anyone had so much trouble breathing that you can’t do anything?...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesSymptomsCoping
MOBILITY AWARENESS...There seems to be awareness for everything these days. From celebrations on a daily and weekly basis to monthly, with an apparent heightened sense to bring attention to multiple health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When It's Time to Take a Time Out...As someone who tries hard to have a generally optimistic attitude, sometimes I can even admit the struggle of heart failure can become overwhelming. I used to think that admitting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When I Was First Diagnosed...When I was first diagnosed with heart failure I thought my life was over. The doctors told me that I'd have to slow down and basically sit at home and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
CAD...7 years ago I was diagnosed with CAD, multiple blockages, unable to stent, put on meds. Since then I've hiked 48- 4,000' mountains in NH, 20 mountains in Vt, hiked...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSurgery
The ABCs of Drug Shortages...Drug shortages seem to be occurring more often than in pre-pandemic times. These shortages can be very frustrating – particularly for patients – but also for pharmacists and physicians. Let's...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
CABG Surgery... Need Advice...My father who is 70 suffered a mild attack and at one point we were told that there was no heart attack by the hospital. An angioplasty was done and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSurgery
Update - doc stopped beta blockers...After a couple of instances of angina (he and I think so anyway), and swelling in his lower legs and abdomen, my other half had the doc appointment on Friday...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Good Are You At Taking Your Medications? ...Most of us here have a chronic disease. Being this is a heart failure community, obviously many here have heart failure. But, there are many others here who also have...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sodium Restriction: Get the Facts...Have you ever been told to go on a sodium-restricted diet? If you’ve ever been hospitalized for heart-related issues, then your answer is probably yes. If that’s the case, then...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
New and scared...I'm here as a worried partner, looking for advice/reassurance/help/support for my partner and myself. He had viral myocarditis 4 years ago but 'had' made a very good recovery (lost a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Entresto and Joint Pain...I was on Entresto 24/26 for two weeks before going onto 49/51 for the last two months. I am experiencing joint pain and was wondering if anyone else has had...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide Effects
MV prolapse regurgitation ...Hello 47 year old, 2.5 years ago I was diagnosed with MV regurgitation with prolapse. I dont have symptoms like shortness of breath . 6 months before this I was...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesHealthcare TeamSurgeryNewly Diagnosed
Releasing Is Not Complaining...Living with heart failure can come with a range of symptoms that can be challenging at times. I’ve battled fatigue, abdomen swelling, muscle spasms, and shortness of breath on exertion, to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
