Heart Failure and Cardiology DoctorsI was with a VA doctor for years. As my heart became more of a problem I realized my doctor was just not keeping me informed and was not really...reactions5comments
Hidden from the HeartI tried to ignore the symptoms of heart failure until I was a patient with heart failure, pneumonia, and a blood count of seven. It was too much to hide...reactions16comments
Subtle symptoms, too easily ignored!I am 81, and I have been on blood pressure medication for twenty years or more. Somehow I missed the message that I REALLY NEEDED TO MAKE SOME LIFESTYLE CHANGES...reactions1comment
CardiomyopathyI was diagnosed in 2015 with heart failure and put on medication. I also have emphysema and bronchiectasis. Up until 2018, my heart nurse was pleased with my condition, but...reactions17comments
ConfusedHello everyone, I'm a straight shooter, meaning I'd like to get right into it. Well, one day I was at a local Dollar General, and my heart totally stopped. I...reactions9comments
HF and CKD stage 23I was diagnosed in July of this year with heart failure and a low ejection fraction rate of 20%. I was prescribed all the diuretics and heart medications. I had...reactionscomments
The Journey Starts From BirthIf you have experienced cardiovascular or vascular disease, you may be familiar with the causes after experiencing the symptoms and getting treatment. Once getting a diagnosis, consider that you could...reactions1comment
Friend has Heart FailureRecently, my friend found out that he has heart failure. He couldn't understand how he got it and said he's been healthy all his life. I told him that I...reactions3comments
Hard Time BreathingI have trouble breathing. I have been in the hospital twice within the last five months. I also swell up in my stomach area. When I am in the hospital...reactions2comments
Jesus is the AnswerWhen I was first diagnosed in the latter month of 2019, at first it was acute bronchitis. One Sunday night it was storming, and prior to that, I had experienced...reactions1comment
My HeartI had shortness of breath for a week, so I went to the doctor and he put me on antibiotics. There was no improvement after taking the antibiotics for a...reactionscomments
Still Fighting With ItI'll be 55 in January, but I was diagnosed with heart failure in 2014. It started at work when I suddenly did not feel good at all and was experiencing...reactions7comments
Tears of the DoveMy name is Clara. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) in 2021. Being diagnosed with COPD and emphysema 2019 led to my CHF diagnosis. My pulmonary doctor said...reactions4comments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Reduced Ejection FractionHello all, So I will start by telling you how I came to find out about my heart condition. I am a recovering addict, and my drugs of choice were...reactions6comments
My CHFMy name is Stephen, and I'm 56 years old. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure 18 months ago. My ejection fraction rate was 30%. I quit drinking and smoking...reactions1comment
My StoryI went to the clinic because I could not breathe well. Before I knew it, they called for an ambulance which took me to the hospital. I was shocked when...reactions1comment
My Heart FailureDuring the pandemic, my arrhythmia and tachycardia got very bad, and all elective surgeries were canceled. Then, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure from my arrythmias...reactions1comment
Overwhelmed With Drug CostI was able to have patient assistance for three of my medications, which I found online. Find out the drug company, and ask if they have patient assistance forms you...reactions1comment
Feeling OverwhelmedI was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) this past February. I had eluted stents placed in my arteries in March. Fortunately for me, this past July, my condition was...reactions6comments
TachycardiaFor a number of years I have suffered from tachycardia, and on a few occasions, bradycardia. I am the unfortunate person who feels every heartbeat, 💓 and I am very...reactions5comments
