Trying My Best to Live a Full Life with Heart FailureMy story began in 2005 when I felt really tired one day. I was teaching at the time, so I thought one...reactions3comments
Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionI was diagnosed at age 48 with pulmonary arterial hypertension. I had been waking up in the middle of the night with...reactions3comments
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
Eating Less MeatI stopped eating red meat about five years ago. I gave up beef first, then slowly gave up pork. Bacon was difficult...reactions2comments
Congestive Heart FailureA week before Christmas 2022, I was in the hospital with congestive heart failure. The doctor basically gave me a death sentence...reactions11comments
No Meds GivenDuring a recent hospital stay for heart-related issues, I was in my room for 24 hours and received no medication. Mind you...reactions2comments
Maze ProcedureI had a mitral valve replaced, a tricuspid valve repaired, and a maze procedure two months ago. Recovery is very slow. I...reactions2comments
Effects of Heart FailureMy energy is about a two on a scale from one to ten. Even when I take naps, I wake up with...reactions2comments
ShockIn 2021, I developed blister-like lumps on the bottom half of both legs. As this was during the lockdown, I had to...reactions3comments
How did this happen to me?Hi, my name is Meta, I always loved life and still do. I was a very healthy woman, I worked hard and...reactions2comments
Tid-BitsIf you like to get what I consider first-class information on the heart, I suggest getting the Cleveland Clinic Heart Advisor. They...reactions1comment
Could my newly recognised heart failure have anything to do with covid?Up until last March 2022, apart from a few minor problems, I felt fine. So much so that I decided to do...reactions7comments
Getting an ICDAs a child, I used to fall asleep whilst the kids went for their break. As I got older I got more...reactions4comments
High Ejection Fraction Score TodayEighteen months after a heart attack due to a 100% blocked left artery and two stents put in, I took an echocardiogram...reactions5comments
Learning to Cope with Heart FailureMy heart problems are varied. I have a pacemaker and am in permanent atrial fibrillation. I have had my tricuspid valve replaced...reactions1comment
Aneurysm and Heart FailureSix years ago I was diagnosed with an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm that is now 5.2 cm, and two years ago I...reactionscomments
Cardiology RehabMy cardiac rehab story is much like the featured article. My insurance paid for 36 sessions. Then, I went on maintenance for...reactions4comments
Life Change!Hello, My name is Christine and I am 84 years old. My heart failure diagnosis was made about a year and a...reactions1comment
I did what?I woke up Monday morning and could not breathe! Thank goodness my son was home! I called and called him, and he...reactions2comments
AFib and Pulmonary HypertensionI was diagnosed in 2016 and was unable to take blood thinners. I do take a full aspirin every day. I have...reactions6comments
