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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Heart FailureI was very active for so many years and even ran several marathons. I was training for an Ironman event in 2019 when I suffered a heart attack after a...reactions3comments
Plan to LIVE One Day at a Time...Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) in 2005, with the left bundle branch blocked and an EF of about 35%. From the very beginning, my cardiologist...reactions3comments
Never lose hope !!My story is real, my story is true and I have beaten all odds, and I am here for a reason to share my story and I hope it inspires...reactions3comments
Non-Invasive Route for CHF ManagementMy heart journey started with a damaging, silent heart attack at age 38. The damage destroyed 25% of my left ventricle, putting me in CHF. Along the way, I developed...reactionscomments
Cardiac ArrestHi my name is John and I'm a 65 yr old male. Back in September of 2018, my wife was about to get ready for work. Just prior, she heard...reactions2comments
I Gave it to GodI was diagnosed with heart disease in 1989. In the following years I have had 1 triple bypass and 2 double bypasses. I have had 7 stents. A mitral valve...reactions2comments
A Walking MiracleLet's first start off with the famous line I always get you are too young. I am a 34-year-old woman and I was recently diagnosed with heart disease which has...reactions7comments
