Abdominal DistensionAfter an accident and two operations on my left foot, I had a pulmonary embolism followed by right-sided heart failure. Initially, I was on a frusemide pump for two weeks... By Gilly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
LV CardiomyopathySo I was diagnosed with left ventricle cardiomyopathy in 2010. I am a recovering alcoholic and I still smoke. However, since stopping my habits I'm just miserable! Nothing has changed... By CommunityMemberf1ffd81 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My CardiomyopathyI have had COPD since 2006. When I was diagnosed I gave up smoking, which I had been doing for more than thirty years. In 2014 I was sent for... By CommunityMemberd88f421 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Off Nitro PatchI was having chest pains. My doctor put me on a 0.4 mg nitro patch. I went to the the doctor yesterday for my monthly visit. My blood pressure was... By CommunityMembera5cc2a1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Heart Transplant HopefulI have been diagnosed with severe heart failure since February 2020 and have been on medication since. Late last year my doctor advised me to consider a heart transplant and... By CommunityMember16542 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Me and Heart FailureWhen I was working as an RN I got sick with the flu and had to go home. I stayed out of work for a week -- this was in... By Cmaryann132 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A-FIBWow, was I shocked when I visited a cardiologist. For three years I've been getting short of breath, fatigued, and sick to my stomach especially in the morning, and no... By CommunityMember52cc391 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Trying My Best to Live a Full Life with Heart FailureMy story began in 2005 when I felt really tired one day. I was teaching at the time, so I thought one of the kids brought in an illness, but... By CommunityMemberedfa0c1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionI was diagnosed at age 48 with pulmonary arterial hypertension. I had been waking up in the middle of the night with what I thought were some sort of panic... By Kris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Living with Low Ejection Fraction/Mitral Valve RegurgitationAn echocardiogram revealed I had mild mitral valve regurgitation with a low ejection fraction. On a daily basis since June 2021, I have had trouble breathing, severe fatigue, nausea, and... By CommunityMemberc54e481 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Eating Less MeatI stopped eating red meat about five years ago. I gave up beef first, then slowly gave up pork. Bacon was difficult to give up because it smelled delicious, but... By memphian9011 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Congestive Heart FailureA week before Christmas 2022, I was in the hospital with congestive heart failure. The doctor basically gave me a death sentence. He had horrible bedside manners. I know I... By terrihut1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
No Meds GivenDuring a recent hospital stay for heart-related issues, I was in my room for 24 hours and received no medication. Mind you, I take approximately 25 pills in the morning... By velenamorrison1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Maze ProcedureI had a mitral valve replaced, a tricuspid valve repaired, and a maze procedure two months ago. Recovery is very slow. I still have pain, but not enough to take... By CommunityMemberb251531 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Effects of Heart FailureMy energy is about a two on a scale from one to ten. Even when I take naps, I wake up with the same amount of tiredness. I struggle with... By CommunityMember9b2aa51 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
ShockIn 2021, I developed blister-like lumps on the bottom half of both legs. As this was during the lockdown, I had to see the practice nurses. Then, two of these... By CommunityMembera796ed1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How did this happen to me?Hi, my name is Meta, I always loved life and still do. I was a very healthy woman, I worked hard and was a people person. God blessed me with... By CommunityMemberef8c122 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tid-BitsIf you like to get what I consider first-class information on the heart, I suggest getting the Cleveland Clinic Heart Advisor. They publish different health issues in Special Reports. The... By ironant1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 some DIY (I painted the inside of my... By CommunityMember17291 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Getting an ICDAs a child, I used to fall asleep whilst the kids went for their break. As I got older I got more breathless, especially with hay fever. Right up to... By LorraineFox1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments