Living with heart failure...I was diagnosed in October 2021after waiting to long for ambulance having suffered a heart attack ,I was rushed straight up and a stent fitted then told next day ,I...reactions15repliesCoping
Feeling Overwhelmed...I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) this past February. I had eluted stents placed in my arteries in March. Fortunately for me, this past July, my condition was...reactions6comments
Are There Ways to Save Money on Medications?...As a heart failure patient, I have watched my medical expenses boom. It stinks and can truly drain a budget. What I spend a year on pharmaceuticals is insane. Is...reactions5comments
Reconciling Religion and Science in a Medical Crisis...People tend to view religion and science as opposing forces. If something is rooted in religion, it can be scientific. If something is proven scientifically, then it cannot be the...reactions2comments
Abnormal ECG, Do I have heart faliure....Male white 6ft 27 yo very obese 26 stone. UK This last week and manily past few days been having reaaly bad shortness of breathe feels like im being restricted...reactions2replies
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Breastfeeding and Medication...Those that have been on my journey with me know that I had a baby girl 6 months ago. It has been the ultimate blessing to have her in my...reactionscomments
Irregular EKG and issues when lying down...So the doc said my ekg showed a anomaly that could be one of my top valve's is only half way working. I had a echocardiogram done Tueday but havent...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
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Helpful Routines and Lifestyle Changes of Heart Failure Patient Leaders...A heart failure diagnosis can come with so many feelings and changes that may need to be made. Our Patient Leader team consists of advocates who are living with heart...reactions7comments
PIC for diuretics...Hi My 37 year old son is in the hospital with CHF. They installed a pic line last night. What does this mean?...reactions4repliesEjection Fraction
Tachycardia...For a number of years I have suffered from tachycardia, and on a few occasions, bradycardia. I am the unfortunate person who feels every heartbeat, 💓 and I am very...reactions5comments
Congestive Heart Failure...About 7 years ago I went to Parkland Hospital. My legs and feet were swollen, and I had bed bug bites on my body so they decided to keep me...reactionscomments
No Information...My heart doctor left. I have a new one that did not show up for my appointment, but the physician's assistant did and was no help. She couldn’t find where...reactions1comment
My story...Low heart rate. Pacemaker installed. I had been feeling ok for 4 weeks, but then my heart rate went up to 105 and has stayed high. My doctor wanted me...reactions1comment
Ask the Patient Leaders: Finding the Right Fit for Your Care Team...Receiving a diagnosis for any condition, including a heart condition such as heart failure, can be difficult. New questions about the condition, and about you living with the condition, may...reactionscomments
Join Our Health Leader Team!...Would you like to share your experience with heart failure and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our health leader...reactionscomments
Gender Bias in Medicine...Discrimination is WRONG! Whether it is based on gender, religion, race, or any other reason, it is wrong. Sadly, the place I have seen the most discrimination is in the...reactionscomments
Broken heart...I was diagnosed four years ago with broken heart syndrome. I have chronic systolic heart failure, congestive heart failure, and dilated cardiomyopathy. I have a left bundle branch block and...reactions1comment
