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Does Anyone Else Find That They Are Having Marital Problems Because Of Their Heart Disease?
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Thank you Joi for your kind words and insights about what is probably going on with him! His first wife died during childbirth leaving him not just a Widower but grieving his wife and the stillborn… read more

posted 16 minutes ago
My Name Is Joyce . With CAD What Foods Should You Eat Or Not Eat?
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I also have CKD stage 3b , osteoporosis, arthritis of knees and back ,

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I switched to a Vegan diet…No Animals or animal byproducts and it has done NOTHING to improve my cholesterol levels! It must be familial hyper cholesterolemia…If anyone has any other suggestions I’m… read more

posted 9 hours ago
I Have Mitral Valve Regurgitation And Some Days Don't Feel So Good
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I’m Having A Heart Catherizaton Procedure Next Week..has Anyone Had This Procedure Done? I Have Some Calcification Of The Mitral Valve.
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Wow! Thank you for your reply! I’m hoping for no stent as well🙏🙏

posted 1 day ago
Ready For Some Relaxing Music And Underwater Beauty? It's Fishy Friday! 🐟🐟
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Underwater Wonders of🐟 the Red Sea+Relaxing music.
This video features beautiful coral reef fish and relaxing music ideal for sleep, study, relaxation, and meditation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eeAqg5rw7A

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Subrina, Thanks so much for your kind words and your love! I just want this to be a place we can all enjoy and appreciate. I love the fish and I agree it is so relaxing and I confess I do occasionally… read more

posted 4 hours ago
Has Anyone With ICD Device Ever Monitor Your Afib With Kardia Mobile And Do You Find It Accurate?
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I have a pacemaker but I take my pulse often with just a drugstore monitor. I always need to check my Oxy too.

posted 3 hours ago
Can You Occasionally Have Discomfort Around Your ICD ?
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I do not have ICD but an abbot dual lead Pacemaker and yes I do have some mild discomfort even almost 2 yrs september 2022 its just because it is below the skin. if I move the right way I feel it I… read more

posted 1 day ago
I Wood Like To Know Why My Husband Always Fussing At Me All The Time He Has MS Is That Coming From The MS? I WOOD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO
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I would say to reach out to the medical team to discuss it could be either the illness or medications. Never can be to sure. No question is a dumb one when it comes to caring for your loved ones. I… read more

posted 1 day ago
Is Anyone Taking Flecanide, Labetol Or Nepherdine Suffering Any Side Effects ? I Have Palpitations, Light Headed Ess And Fatigue
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Major Weight Gain Over Weekend. What Could Be The Causes.
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I’ve got a diagnosis of atrial flutter, congestive heart failure, and unspecified cardiomyopathy. I had an abulation (sp) back in August. I’ve been doing well since then, until today. Gained 4.5 pounds over the weekend. Could this be all water retention?

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Since you have heart failure, I would assume that it is fluid retention that is causing the weight gain. Watch your salt intake and be sure you are taking your medication. If you are doing all of that… read more

posted 6 days ago
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