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
Broken heartI was diagnosed four years ago with broken heart syndrome. I have chronic systolic heart failure, congestive heart failure, and dilated cardiomyopathy...reactions1comment
My HeartI had shortness of breath for a week, so I went to the doctor and he put me on antibiotics. There was...reactionscomments
How I Remember to Take All of My MedsI use two daily pill cases: one for the morning pills and one for the evening pills. I set an alarm on...reactions2comments
My storyLow heart rate. Pacemaker installed. I had been feeling ok for 4 weeks, but then my heart rate went up to 105...reactions1comment
Recent changesI've had heart failure for 6 2/3 years. I recently switched to diet pop. Arrythmias were caused by too much caffeine, I...reactions3comments
My StoryWhen I was 48, no heart problems. I had nausea and vomiting through the night. My husband came home and took me...reactions1comment
Congestive Heart FailureHi, my name is Francine, and I was diagnosed in 2018. When I was hospitalized, I found out I had fluid in...reactions1comment
ConfusedIn November, 2021, I unexpectedly had my leg amputated during my three-month stay. Doctors said I have AFib, which was discovered with...reactionscomments
My Heart FailureDuring the pandemic, my arrhythmia and tachycardia got very bad, and all elective surgeries were canceled. Then, I was diagnosed with congestive...reactions1comment
Cardiology RehabMy cardiac rehab story is much like the featured article. My insurance paid for 36 sessions. Then, I went on maintenance for...reactions4comments
My StoryI went to the clinic because I could not breathe well. Before I knew it, they called for an ambulance which took...reactions1comment
Heart Failure.I had two stents put it in 2004. Everything seemed fine until 2017. I just wasn't feeling right so I went to...reactions1comment
Double Dose!I was diagnosed with stage four congestive heart failure (CHF) on January 8, 2021, and since then, I was doing alright until...reactionscomments
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