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What Heart Disease Symptoms Keep You Up At Night?

By A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member 109 answers

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Heart Disease In The Heat?

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How Do You Exercise In This Heat?

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What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

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Does Anyone Ever Have Cardiovesion Instead Of Ablation? What Is The Result?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA

The procedure is short with only sedation.
Trying to hold off getting ablation where general anesthesia is being used.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Good morning everyone. Thank you for the like and hug. I do appreciate both of them. Hugs

June 8

In This Week's Monday Medical Video, Heart Failure - What Women Need To Know, Stresses Living With And Managing Congestive Heart Failure.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34lzCfNsITM

While the video is specific to Women, the advice can apply to almost anyone with congestive heart failure.

In this patient education video, WomenHeart Champions Eileen Dreczka and Gladys Lundy talk about living with heart failure and the steps they take to manage their condition. WomenHeart Scientific Advisory Council Member Mary Norine Walsh, MD, FACC, Medical Director of the Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation Programs at St. Vincent… read more

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Oh, Lorraine, you are going through so very much. I keep you in my prayers my friend. Hugs🤗🙏

June 11

Hello Everyone I Have Not Been On For Awhile. I’am Kay I Have Been Diagnosed With Heart Failure. I Would Love To Hear From Anyone?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Janesville, WI

Heart Failure! I have been feeling so weak.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member
June 20

How Many People ,out Of 500. Do You Believe Really Get There BP., Cholesterol , Sugar Levels Under Control??

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
New York / long. Island

My CARDIOLOGIST advised me frm the hospital bed to get right on it. No red meats low on sodium intake " and 18 months my LDL is 84. I use to be 268.🙂

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Nice I've heard good things bout the repatha injectable. Once got my cholesterol undercontrol my Doc. Put me on 10 of zetia and 40 of prevastatin before bed overnight and so far I'm holding in… read more

May 31

Ready For Some Fishy Friday Relaxation?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

11 HOURS of 4K Underwater Wonders + Relaxing Music - Coral Reefs & Colorful Sea Life in UHD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIavsFg1FKc

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Fishy Friday is my utmost favorite thing to listen and to watch on every friday and sometimes on the weekends because I have it checked marked on my youtube

June 3

You Can Thank Private Equity For That Doctor’s BillPrivate-equity Investors Have Poured Billions Into Healthcare But Often Game Th

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Westminster, MD

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218989190

You Can Thank Private Equity for That Enormous Doctor's Bill - Democratic Underground Forums
You Can Thank Private Equity for That Enormous Doctor's Bill - Democratic Underground Forums
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Groups of Doctors have been building practices for years and it is good and bad. I can still see a Doctor if mine is ill, retires, on vacation, etc. I can request a different Dr in the group, usually… read more

May 31

Ready To Learn About The Dash Diet? This Week's Early Monday Video Post. Have A Good Holiday And Eat Smart For Your Heart!

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

In this video, Dr. Lindsay Marie discusses in detail all about the DASH Diet! If you stick to this diet you can expect to lower your blood pressure in just 14 days with these foods. I go over a full eating plan and menu options. There are three days of menu ideas I discuss including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Be sure to watch until the end for extra tips to help you succeed with this diet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OPpRp7zZ3Q

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member I am so sorry. I have diastolic heart failure so I know what that is like. Sending prayers your way. Glad for now things are stable. Hugs🤗🙏

May 30

Hi. Do Any SAVR Survivors Still Have Major Weakness And Shortness Of Breath Years After Successful Aortic Stenosis Surgery? Thx Chris Burke

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have had many VA cardio-pulmonary tests, several cardio rehab rounds, and I do well on every one. But I still can't walk for 15 min. except on a treadmill, and carrying a bag of groceries wears me out.
VA is widening testing, 💓past the 'low hanging fruit', but 5 years of testing continues. Anybody else have these post SAVR symptoms? Chris Burke

Does Anyone Else Have Problems With Doctor Believing Kardia Mobile?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Albany, NY

I have afib, SVT, PVC,SSR. These have been dx in a variety of ways. I have a linq monitor implanted but it is set at a high rate it never catches my afib under 150.

Does Anyone Eat Anything Other Than Oatmeal For Breakfast And Chicken, Turkey Or Fish For Dinner?

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

On a strict Mediterranean diet (very little cheese, no meat, no processed foods, no transfats). I eat fresh fruit/veggies/whole grains/salmon, turkey/chicken/herbs. Boring but my BMI 20/118 lbs 5'4"… read more

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