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

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Have Any Of You Had A Heart Cath That Showed You Have A 100% Blocked Artery That Is Ok For Now Because Collateral Arteries Have Taken Over?

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Huntsville, AL
March 12
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Yes, I did and have read that in some cases they can clog within the first 3 months. Cardiologist was looking at the left side which was good (had a flawed stress test), then looked at the right side… read more

March 12

Reminder. Monthly Support Group Meets Next Tuesday, March 19, 2024, At 7 PM Eastern Time. Link Below!

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

We will begin the meeting by discussing sleep. Then we will take some time to chat together. The meeting is one hour long and you are welcome to join us at any time during the meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85093914982 (to be used on event day only to automatically sign in without registering)

March 12
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you for these reminders and I hope you feel better soon LorraineMottSouthworth 2.

April 1

Howis Moderate Stenosis Of The LAD Treated?

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Hershey, PA
March 11
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If They Cannot Keep You Out Of AFIB, How Do You Manage The Situation>

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Woodbridge, NJ
March 11
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A surgical solution might be ablation or a nonsurgical option that is known as rate control using drugs such as beta-blockers, rate-limiting calcium channel blockers, or digoxin. It will depend on… read more

March 11 (edited)

How Serious Is A Dilated Ascending Aorta?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

This Medical Monday video discusses the topic of dilated ascending aorta and aortic root aneurysms and whether they are dangerous
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68TN5Tm69a0

Here is a good article if you want to learn a bit more.
https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/enl...

REFERENCES 2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines https:/… read more

Enlarged Aorta Risks and Symptoms: What to Know
Enlarged Aorta Risks and Symptoms: What to Know
https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/enlarged-aorta-risks-and-symptoms-what-know
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.11
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.11
https://www.jtcvs.org/article/S0022-5
https://www.jtcvs.org/article/S0022-5
March 11 (edited)
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I’m just relieved that this has not been an issue for me! My Grandaddy had an abdominal aneurysm that had to be dealt with surgically but that is the extent of my knowledge until I watched Caryn’s… read more

March 19

Atrial Fibrillation: Guideline Update For Primary Care

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Westminster, MD

“Among patients with device-detected AF (no symptoms; detected by a watch or other device), stroke risk is lower than that of patients with symptomatic AF. The recommendations for device-detected AF vary by duration of AF as well as by CHA2DS2-VASc score. See the guidelines if you are interested in more information on this fascinating topic.“

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1000331?fo...

Full article-
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1000331?fo...

Atrial Fibrillation: Guideline Update for Primary Care
Atrial Fibrillation: Guideline Update for Primary Care
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1000331?form=fpf
March 10
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

He is correct about the first ablations being done via open-heart surgery. I had my first ablation that way in 1986 in Phili at what now is called Penn Medicine. They mapped the area with a catheter… read more

March 12 (edited)

Can Coronary Artery Disease Be Reversed?

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Fremont, CA
March 9
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Ok , thank you so much!! 😘

March 10

2 Simple Strategies Can Help Control Your High Blood Pressure Without Medication

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Westminster, MD

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/2-simple-strateg...

2 simple strategies can help control your high blood pressure without medication
2 simple strategies can help control your high blood pressure without medication
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/2-simple-strategies-help-control-102900350.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALw8Q0kblg89RmjaTK3iWtSJHO_QZnijCTFhTOzt3gOOYQbDwCDaucTnoTmUDBmOvbnIRz65l9vpCEek_ZgGVWMlNNAGgBD5HHPxfX5NuV25BbgY52SXHTsecpey-8QOI4XFK1hWN_FWe6s83GIyYsi3SrhS_glU6XTaVLJwYTAs
March 8
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Absolute TRUTH! The medical/industrial complex and drug companies won't be happy will they? 😎

March 8

My Location Is Wrong How Do I Change Ir

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Ystalyfera, UK
March 8
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have no idea either.

March 11

Are You Ready For 🐟Fishey Friday?🐟 I Know It Is Early This Week But Maybe You Need Some Relaxation Before Sleep?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Beautiful Relaxing Coral Reef Fish - Relaxing Sleep Meditation Music#19
Welcome to the new relaxing music stream on Scenic Relaxation 8K channel. You can keep the video at low volume and start doing any work like studying, working, reading… or simply relaxing or getting a good night's sleep.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3hB66ajROg

March 7
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member you are so welcome. I am glad you love the fish as much as I do!

March 11
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