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Which Heart Disease Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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How Long Does It Take To Fully Recover From TAVR Surgery?

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Mission Viejo, CA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Recovery from Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) surgery can vary, but here are some key points:

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

June 29

I Had A TAVR In 2022 And My Last ECO Shows That Aortic Stenosis Has Returned. How Does That Happen? Will I Need Another TAVR?

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Fredericksburg, VA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Aortic stenosis can return after a TAVR procedure due to several factors:

- Valve Degeneration: Over time, the transcatheter valve can wear out or become calcified
- Incomplete Expansion: The valve… read more

June 29

How Bad Is An Ejection Fraction Rate 24?

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Hesperia, CA

Chronic heart failure and cardio myopathy.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

An ejection fraction (EF) of 24 percent is considered low. This may indicate heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) or cardiomyopathy, which is an enlarged, thick, or stiff heart muscle… read more

June 29

Hello, Has Anyone Ever Had To Do A Nuclear Stress Test? If So How Was It? Thanks!

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Phila, PA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

A nuclear stress test, also known as myocardial perfusion imaging, is a procedure that shows how well blood flows through the heart muscle and how well the heart is pumping. It involves injecting… read more

June 29

I Had 4 Steps Put In 3 Years Ago. Doing Great But I Ask My Cardiologist About Taking A Table Spoon Of Olive A Day For Constipation They Ad

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Waxhaw, NC
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

It sounds like you're considering using olive oil to help with constipation. Olive oil is known for its heart-healthy benefits and can be a good addition to your diet. Here are some points to… read more

June 28

It Has Been A Long Week. It's Time For Some 🐟 Fishy Friday 🐟 Relaxation!

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Relaxing Music Healing Stress, Anxiety, and Depressive States, Calming Music and Healing Mind and Fish!

A scientific study found that listening to music specifically selected by patients for relaxation resulted in a “significant reduction in pain and increased mobility.” Scientists say music has an analgesic effect because listening to it activates opioids, the body's natural painkillers. Thus, music itself is a medicine that helps improve the health of patients.

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Holly, sorry you did not get fish. I am hoping you are home now and feeling better. Hugs🤗

June 28

What's Up With The Horrible Blue Text Over A Green Caption Box That Is Absolutely Unreadable? Does Anyone Proofread These Articles?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA

What's up with the horrible blue text over a green caption box that is absolutely unreadable? Does anyone proofread these articles?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Where do you see this? Try a different browser. I looked at the current posts in Safari and Chrome on iPhone and iPad in both orientations and couldn’t reproduce the issue you describe.

June 28

Weak Heart 30% Output Causing Depression Put On Entresto Is This Common

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chester, VA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Weak Heart beginning 35% output. Now I'm taking Entresto which is common. My EF is now between 40 - 45%, next Cardiologist appointment is July 16th. 🙏🏽 🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏼 Exercise helps me a lot. I mostly just… read more

June 27

Hi. I Have Not Had A Cigarette Since Sunday And At Times The Craving Sets In And I Keep Myself Occupied By Finding Something To Do. P Advise

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Lotus Park Isipingo
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I found brushing my teeth with minty toothpaste seems to help.....

June 27

Would A Runny Nose Be A Symptom Of Heart Disease?

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Houston, TX
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Doesn't hurt to ask, I'm curious too. I get the feeling of a runny nose when my blood sugar is low

June 28
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