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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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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Heart Disease?

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My Name Is Joyce . With CAD What Foods Should You Eat Or Not Eat?

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Huntsville, AL

I also have CKD stage 3b , osteoporosis, arthritis of knees and back ,

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

No dark soda. No beef. Eat fish and chicken no more than the size of your palm. Lots of fruits and veggies. That’s what I do and I’m 3b chf pacemaker is my best friend and on third one. Hope this… read more

May 6

I Have Mitral Valve Regurgitation And Some Days Don't Feel So Good

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Plettenburg Bay South Africa

I’m Having A Heart Catherizaton Procedure Next Week..has Anyone Had This Procedure Done? I Have Some Calcification Of The Mitral Valve.

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Atlanta, GA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Wow! Thank you for your reply! I’m hoping for no stent as well🙏🙏

May 4

Ready For Some Relaxing Music And Underwater Beauty? It's Fishy Friday! 🐟🐟

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Underwater Wonders of🐟 the Red Sea+Relaxing music.
This video features beautiful coral reef fish and relaxing music ideal for sleep, study, relaxation, and meditation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eeAqg5rw7A

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

You guys are the best what an uplift

May 9

Has Anyone With ICD Device Ever Monitor Your Afib With Kardia Mobile And Do You Find It Accurate?

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San Diego, CA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I use the Kardio device as a check and confirmation when I feel my heart fluttering or beating hard. Basically, it only confirms that an issue is exists. The owner's manual states the device will… read more

June 3

Can You Occasionally Have Discomfort Around Your ICD ?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Kingston, NY
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I do not have ICD but an abbot dual lead Pacemaker and yes I do have some mild discomfort even almost 2 yrs september 2022 its just because it is below the skin. if I move the right way I feel it I… read more

May 4

I Wood Like To Know Why My Husband Always Fussing At Me All The Time He Has MS Is That Coming From The MS? I WOOD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO

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Lady Lake, FL
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I would say to reach out to the medical team to discuss it could be either the illness or medications. Never can be to sure. No question is a dumb one when it comes to caring for your loved ones. I… read more

May 4

Is Anyone Taking Flecanide, Labetol Or Nepherdine Suffering Any Side Effects ? I Have Palpitations, Light Headed Ess And Fatigue

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Atlantic County, New Jersey

Major Weight Gain Over Weekend. What Could Be The Causes.

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Uxbridge, MA

I’ve got a diagnosis of atrial flutter, congestive heart failure, and unspecified cardiomyopathy. I had an abulation (sp) back in August. I’ve been doing well since then, until today. Gained 4.5 pounds over the weekend. Could this be all water retention?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Since you have heart failure, I would assume that it is fluid retention that is causing the weight gain. Watch your salt intake and be sure you are taking your medication. If you are doing all of that… read more

April 29

Discussion On Cardiomyopathy And Ejection Fractions Below 35 %. Early Medical Monday.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Elliot Brown, MD, Director of Cardiac Outreach, The Valley Hospital, and Stuart Barr, MD, Cardiologist, sit down to discuss cardiomyopathy and ejection fractions below 35 percent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egcE01Nkz0Q

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I am sorry to hear about your husband's condition, PaulaBanta.

May 3
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