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... By kathynorton462 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By ttrimb1e1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By johnwyatt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By teri1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By tbrown3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Living With Fear as a Heart Failure PatientI was diagnosed 4 months ago. I have been wearing a life vest for three months. I am so tired all the time. Go for echo on Wednesday. Next step... By sharon1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Triple Bypass StoryAt eighty years old, it's been 42 years since a triple bypass and noticed shortness of breath, and trouble doing exercises. The cardiologist ran tests showing heart failure and emphysema... By ironant1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My First Year As A Congestive Heart Failure PatientIn support of the February 2021 American Heart Awareness Month❤️, I am going to practice what I preach to others and share a snapshot of my personal thoughts after one... By colleenp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Happy Birthday, Let's spend the evening before in the ER!My story begins around Halloween two years ago. My name is Lynne or Linnie as I like to be called, I am 50 years old a mother of 10 and... By lynnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis StoryMy story begins with me getting my right foot fused to correct a flat foot defect. At the one-week pre-op appointment, they took off the cloth cast it's when it... By peskygnat2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Waiting on My CardiologistI’m 82 and recently diagnosed with afib, enlarged heart and 3 calcified valves. All this in the hospital for extreme dehydration. I will see a cardiologist on Monday and I... By syzygy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
ScaredHello. I am new here. I am just 48 and was recently told I have mild regurgitation in my pulmonic valve, tricuspid valve, and mitral valve. I have never had... By tammyj1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Awaiting A Heart TransplantHi, feeling so alone while waiting for my new heart. Want to share others' experiences. Has anyone had a heart transplant?... By severine1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
AFib, High Blood Pressure, and Asthma Catching up With MeI am in a constant state of aFib have high blood pressure (controlled by meds) and asthma. Have not let it slow me down until recently. Now fatigue and shortness... By brutisthedog1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Heart storyAortic valve replaced 4 years ago. Successful but have had problems managing. Cause was endocarditis. A-fib has been an issue. In need of advice regarding meds and the best way... By grace1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diastolic HF with low oxygen saturationAfter 3 months of cardiac tests, I was told I have HF. Already on the BP med often prescribed, I was told to lose 10 lbs and go on a... By jeannes1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heart Failure Becoming More RealHad a mild heart attack 19 yrs ago, but in 2016 I was told I have diastolic heart failure. But lately, within the last 6 months, especially more so in... By armymomred20201 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Advocating For YourselfSo I was working a 9-5, I thought I was exposed to strep throat so I went to the ER, they said it was pneumonia. Over the next few days... By anita11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy Started at 36 Years OldThe first pacemaker was at age 36. I have a left bundle branch block (for a reason, we don’t know) a-fib also. At 46 my EF had dropped. I have... By khardy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heart failure the last 8 monthsI have had a heart attack, stent in widowmaker, angina, surgery with pacemaker/defibrillator. All in 8 months. I take lots of medicine every day... By roxanna1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments