A Stressful Living SituationI had my second heart failure about ten days ago. The doctors want me to rest, stay calm, and minimize anxiety and stress. I am locked into a lease with... By Markwest1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does This Mean Something?I am an 80-year-old guy who just wants to live his life without complaint. I love life and people. I ride a recumbent trike with electric assist and insist on... By CommunityMember1112 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 the emergency room. They admitted me. My doctors... By CommunityMember2511 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 think. Please note on this website your status... By barbanderson1a1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 drive to the ER, yet by the time... By Kindness12 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Athletic AdventurerI was extremely athletic all my life. With congestive heart failure at age 70, I can barely walk from one room in my house to another. I can't do most... By jcb19511 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My StoryWhen I was 48, no heart problems. I had nausea and vomiting through the night. My husband came home and took me to the ED. My o2 sat was 84... By Cheriann481 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The PowerOn April 26th, 2021 I was in my office when my cell rang. It was my PCP. About 10 days before I went to see her with concerns about the... By Rosemary5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding ResourcesIt is back in 2007 quadruple bypass, and then 2009 defibrillator. The local hospital that did the surgery was graceful enough to provide me with several pamphlets of resources for... By Beast1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I was feeling great, until...I thought I was healthy, maintaining an active lifestyle and exercising at least three times a week. I took a short train ride for a medical appointment. The minute I... By pcglaw1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Fitness JunkieRan my first half marathon at the age of 48, worked out 5 times a week working a different body part each day, also had a personal trainer push me... By Beast1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Quadruple BypassTaking the time to say, "Thanks" to this website as well to all the "Cardiac" stories - it's good to know I am not the only one. Living with the... By Beast1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 at a time. Always check with your cardiologist... By Beast1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ExerciseHeart failure came into my life at the age of 80. Now at 83, I follow all the rules to stay healthy. I was a runner for 25 years and... By Snshef1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 heart is failing and 1 or 2 years... By Hammer1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Looking for Tips for Shortness of BreathMassive heart attack 1 1/2 years ago, was very physically active and now with the shortness of breath it’s very frustrating not being able to do much. Is there anything... By Hammer1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
LUCKY ME!In 2005, one year after I retired at age 63 I was going to bed and I started coughing. My wife said "why are you coughing like that" and I... By frankie cee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Blessed After Surviving a Heart AttackApril 14, 2021, I had a massive heart attack. My daughter found me I had collapsed on the floor and she couldn't get me up, she ran across the street... By Rosedreamer1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Diagnosed With CHF in April 2021I had an MI 2 in April which is basically my heart not getting enough blood pumping but no blockages (I have 2 stents). When I went to the doctor... By Stufftodo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rapid heart rateI have been experiencing rapid heart rate and have no idea why. MY normal rate is 60-65 now it's 75-85 with spikes to 120 resting rate. I get tired and... By joeshayes1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments