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How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Heart Disease?

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🩺 Medical Monday 🩺: 3 Questions To Ask Before Mitral Valve Surgery With Dr. Marc Gillinov

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

This is a Webinar Replay from Heart-Valve-Surgery.com
This Webinar is about an hour long. The program begins after the info at the time stamp 5:08

The featured speaker of the webinar is Dr. Marc Gillinov, the Chairman of Cardiac Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, who has performed over 5,000 heart valve operations. The webinar was hosted by Adam Pick, the patient who started HeartValveSurgery.com in 2006. This special webinar also includes an interactive "Questions & Answers" session where… read more

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Here are three important questions to ask before undergoing mitral valve surgery:

1. What are the different surgical options available for mitral valve repair or replacement
- Mitral valve… read more

September 9

It Is 🐟 Fishy Friday Eve 🐟 Because I Have Stuff To Do Tomorrow. 😉

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Enjoy the Turtle Paradise - Undersea Nature Relaxation Film + Relaxing Music. Helps Relax & Fall Asleep FAST! Relax with beautiful fishes, Manta rays, Sea anemones, Jellyfishes, Sharks, and more!. Music for relaxation, sleep, meditation, yoga, study. sit back, relax, and enjoy🤗

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GrvDbueEuo

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member Baby girl, I had a good day and I am pleased that you love the Fishy Friday videos. I miss talking with you and hope you have some plans for a nice weekend. Love you… read more

September 6

Good Morning Everyone 🌄 Hope Everyone Is Doing Well. I Fell Asleep Early So Now I Am Up For The Bathroom Run. Hoping I Can Catch More Sleep

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
USA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

74 and I am still working full time. Since my husband passed in August of 23 I can't afford not to.

September 5

My Heart Doc No Longer Accepts My Plan! Advice?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Deerfield, OH
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you

September 4

From A Heart Standpoint, Is There Anything Wrong With Listening To Audible Theta Brain Wave Sounds?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Renton, WA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member, Thanks so much for your very kind words. I don't see this as a struggle; I see it as a blessing. It has made me strong, empathetic, and understanding, and I realize that… read more

September 4

Did Anyone Have An Angiogram?How Did You Find The Experience

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Honolulu, HI
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes, someone did have an angiogram. According to the knowledge base, a person had an angiogram to unblock a blocked artery. The experience included:

- Finding one artery blocked solid
- Spending a… read more

September 1

Something A Little Different In This 🩺 Medical Monday 🩺Video. Using AR To Make Heart Surgery Safer.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

How can augmented reality help save lives? Just ask pediatric cardiologist Dr. Jennifer Silva! Dr. Silva created cutting-edge AR to make heart surgery safer.

How doctors are using Augmented Reality to make catheter ablations safer and more precise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkiWxzPdVgE

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes my Dr is good. Right on top of things.

September 4

Could This Be A Future Treatment For Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced Or Preserved Ejection Fraction?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Keep in mind, that this study was funded by Bayer the pharmaceutical company behind finerenone. That means we need more independent study but this seems promising
"Overall, heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction “have historically been difficult to treat and manage,” Dr. Jayne Morgan, an Atlanta-based cardiologist." "Heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction often can be managed with medications called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 or SGLT2… read more

Kidney disease medication found to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in certain heart failure patients in new study | CNN
Kidney disease medication found to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in certain heart failure patients in new study | CNN
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Glad everything went well.
Hope to stay in touch
Mary

September 2

🐟 Friday Relaxation Can Get A Little Fishy! 🐟

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

The Most Beautiful Fish In The World, The Ultimate Underwater Escape

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of our Aquarium 4K VIDEO (ULTRA HD). Watch as stunning coral reef fish swim gracefully in their vibrant habitat, accompanied by relaxing sleep meditation music. This video is perfect for creating a calming atmosphere for relaxation, meditation, and sleep.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xogYdV1MKiY

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Prayers Lorraine! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

September 1

🩺Medical Monday🩺 Leaky Heart Valves Why Do They Matter?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Doctor Sanjay Gupta from York Cardiology discusses leaky heart valves and explains why that matters. If you have a very leaky heart valve there are 2 main reasons to consider an operation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXJyX7pBF3Q

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member I am glad you liked it! It was smart of you to have Hubby look at this. I think all of us can say that we don't look sick so we get treated as if we are not. It is… read more

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