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What Heart Disease Symptoms Keep You Up At Night?

By A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member 107 answers

What's On Your Holiday Wish List That Could Improve Your Life With Heart Disease?

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What Lessons From Your Heart Disease Experience Are You Applying In 2024?

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Anyone Else Using Lymphedema Pump On Both Legs? What Has Your Experience Been?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Albany, NY

I am committed to two hours a day, one hr in morning and one hr in night,sitting in my recliner with wraps on. Fatigue has been a result up to this point. My doctor said to stick it out and make it beyond the fatigue. The muscles are not use to working as pump is making them. Once they have reached that level on a regular basis the fatigue will decrease a great deal.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have other physical problems with my legs for which compression socks created too much pain. My vascular doctor who ordered this is well aware of my other conditions. My GI doctor told me to get to… read more

October 24

Medical Monday: Advances In Bicuspid Aortic Valve Therapy Webinar

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

During this educational webinar, you will learn critical insights about new innovations for bicuspid aortic valve therapy using traditional and minimally-invasive techniques. The featured speakers are heart valve experts that include Dr. Kristen Sell-Dottin, Dr. Bryan Barrus and Dr. John Haney from the Mayo Clinic.
Presented by; HeartValveSurgery.com

The webinar starts after the intro at the time stamp 3:40 The entire Webinar is just over one hour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW3PuWTzA8s

Has Anyone Had The Watchman Procedure?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Orlando, FL
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

The Watchman procedure involves implanting a tiny device in the heart to trap blood clots that may form in the left atrial appendage. It is suitable for people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation… read more

October 20

Relax With Something 🐟Fishy On 🐟 Fishy Friday Eve 🐟

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Healing music for the heart and blood vessels, relaxation

Music Is A Powerful Tool For Relaxation. It Has Been Used In Many Cultures For Centuries To Achieve Feelings Of Peace And Tranquility. This Is Because Music Has The Ability To Evoke Emotions, Memories And Moods. When You Listen To Soft Music Before Bed, It Can Slow Your Heart Rate, Relieve Muscle Tension, and Lower Blood Pressure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldSGYGboll8

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks Caryn! I hope maybe tomorrow I can give you a call!

October 19

Reminder Zoom Support Meeting TONIGHT Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 7-8 PM EST Here Is The Link: Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85093914982

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

The topic this month is Anxiety and Depression.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member No they are not but I can share my notes with you. I have set up a Dropbox folder called Heart Disease Team and here is the link so you can see the notes or download them… read more

October 17

Reminder Zoom Support Meeting TONIGHT Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 7-8 PM EST Here Is The Link: Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85093914982

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

The topic this month is Anxiety and Depression. Come and join us for this month's topic discussion everyone is welcome! Share your experiences with anxiety and depression and more importantly, how you cope with problems, ongoing struggles, and anything else you want to share with the group. 7-8 PM Eastern Time

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.

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks will try now 🥰

October 15

🩺Medical Monday Video🩺: What Is Pulsed Field Ablation? How Do Ablations Work?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Doctor Sid Kakodkar, an Electropsychologist at Methodist Hospitals, discusses pulsed field ablation and a little bit about how ablations work.
Video produced Aug 12, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2lJGEyf5t4

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Patricia, I sure hope you can find one like him!

October 16

I Had A By-pass 12 Years Ago, Suddenly My Left Leg/knee Where They Harvested A Vein For The By-pass Starting Swelling. Throbbing

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Oshawa, ON

after x-rays found it was staples inside my leg causing problems, never knew they put them inside, now have to see Orthopaedic surgeon, anyone else have a problem of this sort.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Swelling and throbbing in the leg where a vein was harvested for a bypass surgery can be concerning. Here are some points to consider based on my knowledge base:

- Swelling and Throbbing: These… read more

October 14

I Have Been On Repatha Injection. It's Been 1 Yr. Now Experiencing Muscle And Joint Pain. Not Sure If It's Related. Anyone Else Experience

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lively, ON
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I started the Repatha injection in August and so far I have not had any bad side effects like I used to get from taking the statins.

October 13

Does Anyone Else Has Cardiac Syndrome X? If So Can You Please Help Me To Understand What Can Make You Feel Better Mentally And Physically

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Monroe, LA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Maurice you have two articles to read they may have answers to your questions.Kay8sending u a hug.Kay8

October 13
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