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I Would Like To Know The Experience Others Have Had With Being Hospitalized For Trial Of Dofetilide And How Did It Go? Thanks Maureen

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Maryland Line, MD

Scheduled For An Echocardiogram For The First Time? This 🩺Medical Monday 🩺video Will Help You Know, What To Expect.

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Roswell, GA

In this video, Dr Hafiz Naderi MD | Cardiologist | London UK gives an excellent explanation of the different types of echocardiograms. So, if you’ve been booked in to have an echocardiogram at the hospital and don’t know what to expect, this video will give you all the details, so you feel prepared on the day of your scan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flMclLi98JQ

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Glad to hear all went well take care.

September 3

Is It Usual For Sleep Apnea To Cause Severe Mitral Valve Regurgitation And Severe Enlargement Of The Left,atrium

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Canton, GA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Becky, No it does not cause regurgitation or enlargement of the left atrium. That said it does cause high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, and increases the risk for heart attack, stroke, and… read more

August 4

What Is The Recovery Period After TAVR?

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Mission Viejo, CA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

The recovery period after a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) can vary, but here are some key points:

- Hospital Stay: Some people can leave the hospital a day after the procedure
-… read more

August 3

Had Cto Pci A Year Ago. Feeling Fine, But Cannot Improve Cardio. 20% PVCs. Anyone Have Ablation After Stenting?

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San Luis Obispo, CA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

It's great to hear you're feeling fine after your CTO PCI (Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention). However, experiencing 20% PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions) and… read more

August 3

What Is CKD Stage 4

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Birmingham, UK

I am diabetic

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes ,it is.

August 4

Ready For A Little 🐟Fishy Friday🐟 Relaxation?

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Roswell, GA

Beautiful Coral Reef Fish - Inspiring Cinematic Music

Music to sleep deeply and rest the mind, relaxing and calm music. To stay calm and relieve stress after a hard day at work, turn on soothing music. By listening to relaxing music, you can reduce stress hormones in the body. It helps the body fight the symptoms of prolonged stress.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0ItLxd5Vu8

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member, Indeed they are wonderful gifts. I hope you have a fun weekend planned. Hugs🤗

August 2

Today's 🩺Medical Monday 🩺Video - An Atrial Fibrillation Cure? Medications Vs Lifestyle How Some Afib Can Be Reversed Or Prevented.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Dr. Steven Lome discusses how Atrial fibrillation and flutter can be reversed and prevented in many cases! Learn the science and the 5 questions we ask every about every patient with atrial fibrillation. Medications vs lifestyle? Blood thinners for stroke prevention? Let’s dig in!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDXIE2IL6CQ

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have AFIB. When I went into an AFIB episode it was horrible. It wasn't shortness of breath, I couldn't breath in or out. OMG. Thank goodness I had a CPAP machine to blow air into my lungs. I ended… read more

September 15

What Is Better Than Fishy Friday? Fishy Friday Eve! 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

I have an early doctor's appointment on Friday so here is this week's Fishy Friday! This is a good one this week I hope you enjoy it.

"The footage for this film was shot over a period of some years in French Polynesia, Micronesia, Indonesia, and East Timor
"Rainbow Reef Relaxation" is a 3-hour long, sweeping yet majestic & vibrant underwater journey to the world's most beautiful lagoons, as captured by Nature Relaxation collaborator Peter Schneider (Underwatercam) paired with ambient… read more

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Sabrina your always cheer up others . Here is one for you 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🎉🎊🩷🙏🏻

July 28

I’m A 65 Yr Old Female That Has Had 4 Heart Attacks Starting In 2014 And Has Been Told By My Daughter That I’m Not Going To Be Here Much Lon

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Gillette, WY
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

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You choose your lifestyle and care. Sounds like you’ve done well. Keep it up and live every minute with joy. Your in the right place to get good info and support.

July 24
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