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Anyone Here Have A Heart Transplant?
Heart transplants are a treatment option for some people with end-stage heart failure. Here are some key points about heart transplants:
- Eligibility: Ideal candidates are under 65 years old, in… read more
🩺Medical Monday 🩺: Dilated Cardiomyopathy Made Easy (DCM)
Dilated Cardiomyopathy is the most common cardiomyopathy. We cover causes, including pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy.🩺
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RvZQDj2ZNg&...
Hi Robin It is so good to hear from you. I am doing fine just a little tired and less energy today. I did go to the gym this morning. It seems to give me more energy. I am having Migraine headaches… read more
Has Anyone Heard Of The Heart Brain Device Thats Being Used On Heart Failure
Hugs, posatives and prayers for you!
I Have A CHF Will Need A Transplant (waiting List) Most Likely LAVD. Has Anyone Been Living With LVAD. How Is The Quality Of Life?
Are you able to adjust, live well and what activities ie golf, bike ride. Thanks Jack Newman
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member, I hope the waiting list is not long. Try not to stress and worry, though I know it's hard. Stress and worrying only helps complicate things more.
CCM Vs. Barostim
Hello, my name is Nick. I have CHF with an EF of 25, can anyone provide any information on the CCM and Barostim therapies? How long have you had the therapy and how well doe's it work.
Nick
Thanks for your input Robin and your experience Lew and MjMarkwood! I would Really like to feel better! I am so exhausted and Dizzy most days that I just lie in bed 🛌 or sit on the couch and read! I… read more
Has Anyone Had A LVAD Put In. I Would Appreciate Hearing From You And Getting Your Experience And Knowledge On What’s Like.
No , I have 5 stents. I see you are a Packer fan.💚💛I’m from up there originally. I will be praying for you!🙏🏻
Has Anyone Here Had A Heart Transplant?
My doctor has begun to begin the conversation
Congratulations and thank you for your words and insight! Merry Christmas to you as well
Today's Short Medical Monday Video Answers The Question How Long After Catheter Ablation Do Afib Symptoms Disappear?
Dr. Brett A. Gidney, MD - From the Heart Rhythm Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWJ_3VDXsQs
Caryn,
Great video and since I have had the ablation last October 2023, The only thing I am aware of other than the stroke was PVC's AND PAC's.
I'm Researching Heart (and Likely Kidney) Transplant.
My cardiologist has been trying to get me to commit to a heart transplant. My kidneys are pretty weak and chances are I will need both
I have an IF of around 20%, and hypotension with my systolic dropping as low as 50 (rarely) but hovers around 80-90
Because of that, I can't risk messing around with medication doses. "Medications have done all they can do and it is time to move on to more aggressive treatments"
What scares me (besides everything) is I spent the last 17 years caring for a… read more
Shelle, I too look at my grandson’s baby pictures and think the same thing. How did they become teenagers so fast. Where did the time go. My grandson’s are 16 and 14. Yikes!
Has Anyone Ever Had Left Ventricle Reconstruction?
Yes I am. My left ventricle is enlarged and my EF number is 16%. I didn't qualify for heart transplant. I'm also looking into the Barostim device
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