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Something A Little Different This Week For 🩺Medical Monday. 🩺 A Podcast About Healthy Living With Heart Failure

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Living a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally, isn’t always easy. When you add a heart failure diagnosis into the mix, it gets even more difficult. Is it really possible to manage your diet and exercise, medication regimen and costs, along with your mental health? Tune in to this episode as we have two patients talk about their experience managing it all.

The link below will take you to the Heart Failure Society of America's website where you can listen to the podcast. I hope you… read more

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Ah, Thanks sweetie you looked pretty good yourself! I was happy to see you too. Dr. says not to worry about the 5 second pause and stay on the beta blocker for now. I am to let him know right away if… read more

June 19

Does Anyone Know Why Your Left Arm Swells Up And Your Left Hand Too?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
St Petersburg, FL
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Lewis, I agree. The newest help on the site is to offer articles in response to the questions so that people can find resources. It is not always helpful. 😉

June 17

For Anyone Who Is Suffering From Afib, What Kind Of Meds Are You Taking In Controlling Afib, How Are They Working?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi Caryn,, those 2 drugs you mentioned I have tried. Tikosyn didn't do too well for me. I've taken flecainide and that worked well until it stopped working. All I'm taking now is Digoxin 3x a week… read more

June 16

End The Week With Some Beautiful Sea Creatures And Music Because It's 🐟Fishy Friday!🐟

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Bring on sea horses, jellies, and other beautiful underwater wonders along with relaxing music. https://youtu.be/un62_Y5v1UA?si=x-rHpwoeXZZZlZxa

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Sending you hugs 🤗♥️

June 19

Is Pacemaker Implanted Noticeable From Outside?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Indian, AK
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Depends on who puts your device in. My doctor didn’t put mine in correctly and it hurts a lot and is under the skin but there is a huge budge and it slides at times. So check out the surgeon well… read more

June 15

There Is A Large Scale Salmonella Outbreak Of Cucumbers Per The FDA Which Has Been Growing For The Last Week Or Two

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Maryland, MD
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

BridgetteBracken, drying is very important. I usually wait till cooking time then don't always dry the produce.

September 4

Has Anyone Had Jolting To Your Diaphragm From Your Pacemaker And How Did They Fix It, Thanks

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Piscataway, NJ
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Jolting to the diaphragm from a pacemaker can occur if the device's electrical signals affect the diaphragm. This issue can often be resolved by adjusting the pacemaker settings or repositioning the… read more

June 12

Next Zoom Support Group Meeting June 18th, 2024 At 7-8 PM Eastern Time Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85093914982

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

All meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7-8 PM Eastern Time. 6-7 PM Central Time, 5-6 PM Mountain Time, 4-5 PM Pacific Time, 2-3 PM, Alaska Time, 1-2 PM Hawaii Time.

No waiting room, password, or registration is needed. Just click on the Zoom link and join us at any time during the meeting. The meeting begins promptly at 7 PM. 

The meetings are never recorded to offer privacy to attendees.
Notes from any presentations will be posted the following day. 

This month's topic… read more

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

SK, looking forward to seeing you!!!

June 13

Is It Safe. To Wear A Smart Watch? With Pacemaker

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Canada, KY
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes, it is generally safe to wear a smartwatch with a pacemaker. However, you should keep the smartwatch at least six inches away from your pacemaker to avoid any potential interference. Always… read more

June 11

For Anyone Taking Diltiazem. What Kind Of Side Effects Do You Experience With It?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I would assume that you stopped taking it.
I stopped taking it because it interact with atenolol, making me feel tired and weak

June 11
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