My Life Was Never Going to Be the SameI've lived with my heart issue for over twenty years. I have known that at anytime my heart might just decide to...reactions1comment
The ChallengeIt's all about one's attitude, and yes! it can be done. Walkthrough the doors of any gym and challenge yourself. One step...reactionscomments
The PowerOn April 26th, 2021 I was in my office when my cell rang. It was my PCP. About 10 days before I...reactions2comments
Without WarningI'm an athlete (swimmer and runner) and a physical therapist by career. Suddenly, at the age of 66, I wasn't feeling well...reactions1comment
Falling Led to Discovering Heart FailureI was diagnosed with heart failure in January of 2023. I was standing at my bathroom sink with the water running when...reactions1comment
Preparing My WillBecause I suffer from serious heart failure, I felt it necessary to plan for the day I depart from this world. Being...reactions4comments
Looking for advice about dealing with shortness of breath80 years old physically active all my life Had a massive heart attack 2019. Recently told by my heart doctor that the...reactions13comments
My StoryI had a fast heartbeat when I had my yearly checkup in November of 2020, and I was referred to a cardiologist...reactions1comment
Living with Low Ejection Fraction/Mitral Valve RegurgitationAn echocardiogram revealed I had mild mitral valve regurgitation with a low ejection fraction. On a daily basis since June 2021, I...reactions8comments
ExerciseHeart failure came into my life at the age of 80. Now at 83, I follow all the rules to stay healthy...reactions5comments
Heart Transplant HopefulI have been diagnosed with severe heart failure since February 2020 and have been on medication since. Late last year my doctor...reactions6comments
Christmas 2018 - 2023On December 23rd, 2018, I woke up and felt bad. I was having trouble breathing, my stomach was bloated, and I was...reactions1comment
One in a MillionI was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. At the age of 51, I had surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los...reactions1comment
Confounded ClaraAfter a heart catherization in 2020, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF). The BNP was 289 and the ejection fraction...reactions3comments
Life-changing Heart AttackYear ago I had what they call the widowmaker heart attack. I was in the best shape of my life at 60...reactions2comments
Struggling With the News that I Have Mild to Moderate Coronary Artery DiseaseI found out after having a CT angiogram that I have mild to moderate coronary artery disease with a 50% blockage in...reactions1comment
6-1/2 Years and Doing Pretty Well: What's Worked For MeSorry, this is a long one. This is my story. In 2016 at age 62, I had a massive heart attack with...reactions1comment
Ripley Believe it or Not: Reality with Heart Failure DiagnosisOn a Sunday afternoon, I started having a pain in my back. So unusual, it kept getting stronger. I was going to...reactionscomments
Fatty Heart TumorI have a small fatty lump between the upper chambers of my heart. Within three years it took over my heart and...reactions3comments
The Best Possible OutcomeIt started with a widow maker attack. Fortunately, I worked in a hospital, and they were able to stabilize me before they...reactions3comments
