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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Heart Disease?

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New To My Biventricular Pacemaker. Would Like To Hear Anyone Else’s Experience.

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Gulf Shores, AL

My Son Had A Double By Pass Two Weeks And Is Still In Tremendous Pain. Is This The Norm?

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St Petersburg, FL

Has Anyone Been Prescribed"Zetia"? If This Does Not Fix The Medical Problem What Did The Doctor Prescribe After The Zetia?

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Clinton, AR
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I Googled it and the possible side effects listed were too many to comprehend…My new improved Cardiologist put me on Repatha it is an injection that I give myself every two weeks! So far so good! 😊… read more

May 11

I Had A Keyhole Surgery Nearly 7 Moths Ago But I Still Feel Breathless And Energy Is A Problem . My Doctors Say That My Haemoglobin Is Low.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Birmingham, UK

Is there anything I can do do increase my haemoglobin. Do you think the surgery was not successful. I am about 75.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you.

May 11

Is There Ever Going To Be A Third TAVR For The Aortic Valve? Is There Any Research On This?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Waltham, MA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi Ivey,

I can't have open heart it will kill me so it would have to be a TAVR which has not been on the market yet. Someplace has to be doing research on this since so many people have had 2 TAVRs… read more

May 12

What's Better Than Peanut Butter On Friday? Beautiful, Graceful Jellies! Welcome To 🐠Fishy Friday!🐠

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Beautiful, graceful Jellies and relaxing music will help you relax after a long week. Jellies are my favorites and this video has some real beauties!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfSkKYQiwoU

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member Wow, not a fun experience!

May 14

Any Experience With CHF And Tooth Extractions?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Delaware County, PA

Has anyone who has CHF had
To have a tooth extracted?
Were there any complications?
Any infections that affected the heart?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes I've had 2 wisdom teeth out, on two separate occasions, by two different
dentists from the same clinic @ 2yrs ago. I was diagnosed with DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy), CHF, Atrial Fibrillation… read more

May 11 (edited)

I Have Cardiovascular Disease. I Am On All The Necessary Medications. How Do I Find Out If It Is Getting Worse?

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

Good for you Roger! Keep as active as you can but don't overdo it. Hugs🤗

May 9

Today's Medical Monday Addresses The TAVR Procedure. Which Patients Qualify? How Does TAVR Work? What Do Patients Experience During TAVR?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

In this video, Dr. Michael Deeb, Inaugural Herbert Sloan Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan Health, explains how TAVR works, which patients qualify for TAVR, what patients experience during TAVR, and the durability of this minimally-invasive procedure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgoNvTS7_tg&amp...

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member You are most welcome. I found the video to be a really good one if I am pleased that you had the procedure and I hope you are feeling better for it! . Hugs🤗

May 7

Does Anyone Else Find That They Are Having Marital Problems Because Of Their Heart Disease?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Carrollton, GA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Janine...so sorry for your misery....just remember you both have one life don't let each other make the others choices for happiness....what's left some peace.nurse or purse?

May 15
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