“BNP”Hello! So some of this may seem familiar - some not. We had just come home from a UK tour when my...reactions6comments
Prepare to dieWhen I heard that I had wtATTR-CM, I thought that I had to prepare myself to die. I am an Internist, and...reactions1comment
CHF - Life Changing EpisodeIt all began with a terrible cold at the beginning of last November or the end of October. It lingered, and when...reactions1comment
Abdominal DistensionAfter an accident and two operations on my left foot, I had a pulmonary embolism followed by right-sided heart failure. Initially, I...reactions15comments
LV CardiomyopathySo I was diagnosed with left ventricle cardiomyopathy in 2010. I am a recovering alcoholic and I still smoke. However, since stopping...reactions3comments
My CardiomyopathyI have had COPD since 2006. When I was diagnosed I gave up smoking, which I had been doing for more than...reactions3comments
Off Nitro PatchI was having chest pains. My doctor put me on a 0.4 mg nitro patch. I went to the the doctor yesterday...reactions1comment
Me and Heart FailureWhen I was working as an RN I got sick with the flu and had to go home. I stayed out of...reactions4comments
A-FIBWow, was I shocked when I visited a cardiologist. For three years I've been getting short of breath, fatigued, and sick to...reactions4comments
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
Change of HeartWhen I was 48 I was diagnosed with breast cancer! A mastectomy and chemotherapy followed. The chemo was very intense and lasted...reactionscomments
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
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
