Myocardial perfusion test radiotracer dosage....Hello, I was wondering what the excepted average dosages for radiotracer given any nuclear cardio perfusion stress test? Anyone has had it done and knows what they were given. My...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedMedical DevicesDiagnosis
living with a low ejection fraction...recently diagnosed with an ef of 31%. has me in a tailspin. up until diagnosis i was feeling great. i'm 73. retired pro surfer. workout everyday. ride an airdyne and...reactions1replyEjection Fraction
Cardiac fibrosis...Hi 👋 1st time posting… A quick background of my symptoms; I’ve had episodes of SVT, NSVT,PVCs and Bijemny . Only on propanalol medication. A recent increase in these Arrhythmias...reactions1replyDiagnosisSymptomsTreatment
Why did my cardiologist diagnose Congestive Heart Failure?...During the last 5-years my GP (board certified Internal Medicine physician) and Cardiologists (three - all board certified and in same practice) have told me I have Congestive Heart Failure...reactions7repliesDiagnosisSymptomsEjection Fraction
Troptonin test...My brother went to A/E with chest pain and ssshort of breath. They did a troptonn blood test.it came back borderline. They were going to repeat the test but they...reactions1replyHealthcare Team
What questions do you have?...What questions do you have, or what other information are you looking for about Heart Failure? You are welcome to visit our homepage menu to find editorial content about many...reactions7replies
Heart Failure 101: A Guide to Educate and Spread Awareness...February is heart failure awareness month. What better way to honor this important time than by helping our community members to spread awareness through education? If you have heart failure...reactions2comments
hoarness...Well, my doctor gave me antibiotics for this congestion that I am having. They have not helped so now she wants me to go to the cardiologist. That means that...reactionsrepliesSymptoms
Daughter of patient with CHF 18% ejection fracture & stage 4 ckd...Hello, As seen in my topic title my Dad (83) has a lot going on. I had to pull his license in November due to health issues as well. I’m...reactionsrepliesEjection FractionCaregivingLifestyle Changes
My family not interested...Diagnosed 6 yrs ago, my health has deteriorated so much, out of breath as soon as I do anything. I used to see family all the time I cooked Sunday...reactions6repliesDepression
Lbbb hfref 30 and hyperthyroidism secondary to hashimoto's ...Hi my husband has just got this diagnosis at xmas we have just been given the 4 pillars medication and not much information waiting on app with heart team, has...reactions2replies
Can not sleep...If lie down I can not go to sleep, I get Shortnees of Breath. I tried many positions but, no, and can not sleep sitting down. Living in a small...reactions5repliesSleep
Why Advocate?...Have you ever considered, "Why is health advocacy needed?" Communicating with healthcare providers may come naturally to some such as, asking questions with ease to better understand their diagnosis and...reactionscomments
How do I cope with fear after a cardiac arrest?...I had a cardiac arrest March 2024. I was on a ventilator for 8 days in ICU for almost a month. During that time I was given a defibrillator. A...reactions1reply
what to do when the hoarness starts...I have had hoarness for about two weeks. I couldnt think of any reason why this was happening to me. then I started researching about it and discovered that it...reactions9repliesSymptoms
CHF, etc....My story is wrapped around the question: What have I learned from my years with CHF. I’ve read other peoples experiences and the worst, in my opinion, is being told...reactions2replies
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...reactionscomments
Cold Sweats...How serious is cold Sweats? My face is cold but I'm sweating....reactions1replyAwareness
Low oxygen unpon rising...Has anyone had their oxygen drop and pulse increase after getting up from a time of relaxing. Most times my oxygen drops to 89 and pulse increases. I get so...reactions8repliesSymptoms
