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...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...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)...reactions7repliesEjection FractionSymptomsDiagnosis
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...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...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...reactions2comments
hoarness...Well, my doctor gave me antibiotics for this congestion that I am having. They have not helped so now she wants me...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...reactionsrepliesCaregivingEjection FractionLifestyle 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...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...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...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...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...reactions13replies
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...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...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...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...reactions8repliesSymptoms
Common Heart Failure Abbreviations...When it comes to healthcare, a lot of abbreviations are thrown our way! I created this cheat sheet to help you understand...reactions3comments
