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 ceeBookmark for later Reactions 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 RosedreamerBookmark for later Reactions 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 StufftodoBookmark for later Reactions 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 joeshayesBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Achiever71Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By LiveLong2Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 kathynorton46Bookmark for later Reactions 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 ttrimb1eBookmark for later Reactions 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 johnwyattBookmark for later Reactions 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 teriBookmark for later Reactions 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 tbrownBookmark for later Reactions 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 sharonBookmark for later Reactions 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 ironantBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 colleenpBookmark for later Reactions 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 lynnieBookmark for later Reactions 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 peskygnatBookmark for later Reactions 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 syzygyBookmark for later Reactions 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 tammyjBookmark for later Reactions 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 severineBookmark for later Reactions 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 brutisthedogBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments