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Anyone Have OHS For Arotic And Mitrial Vale. What Was Your Recover Time . Im 71 Years Old Fair Shape. Open Heart Scares Me Thanks Ed

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Jackson, AL

pacemaker in 2021 CHF in 2022 now need 2 new valves my email is (Email address can only be seen by MyHeartDiseaseTeam users) thanks

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Open-heart surgery (OHS) for aortic and mitral valve replacement can be a significant procedure, especially at 71 years old. Here are some key points about recovery based on your knowledge base:

-… read more

July 17

My Question For Everyone Is, I Don’t Like To Cook So I Eat A Lot Of Oatmeal, Yogurt It’s Getting Really Old. Can Someone Please Give Me

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Fargo, ND
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Also cooking is not my pleasure but I like to eat and do simple but healthy meals. Yogurt and oatmeal both very healthy but if you can add some frozen or even canned vegetables to the menu you would… read more

February 2

Who Takes Symbicort What I Would Like To Know Is How Do You Use It Do You Inhale It Or Just Spray It In Your Mouth

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Detroit, MI
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi SYMBICORT is an inhaler

March 17

Who Uses Cayenne Pepper And Turmeric Shots? How Do You Make It?

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Johannesburg, ZA

Need A Little Relaxation? Early Fishy Friday To The Rescue!

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Roswell, GA

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Okay, all this talk of chicken soup, and now I am making some. It is on the stove now!

January 22

How Many People Are On Ativan

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Amory, MS

Did it help with your anxiety and depression

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I am not on any anxiety drugs.

January 18

Did You Know? The Mediterranean Diet Is Good For Your Heart Health

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

Did you know? The heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet ranks #1 out of diets and this is its 7th year! I prefer to be a vegetarian/vegan but once a week I will eat fish such as salmon and include fresh herbs like thyme, spices like pepper, and fresh salmon. As I write it bakes. As the author of the popular Healing Powers series -- based on this diet -- I recommend the diet. I have stayed lean, never hungry, and you get a nice balance of superfoods.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes, the Mediterranean diet is indeed good for heart health. According to the knowledge base, the Mediterranean diet is an example of a heart-healthy diet. It includes:

- Healthy fats found in olive… read more

July 16

Bumped My Foot On Saturday And A Real Bump Formed Quite Quickly But Has Gone Down Nicely. Is This Blood Under The Skin A Issue?

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Gauteng
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Glad you are being so careful. Just watch the area to if it gets larger, if it does just let your medical team know.

January 17

Has Anyone Had An Issue With Nasal Drip Since You've Had The Vaccine? No Cold, Just Nasal Drip While Eating???

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Kansas City, MO
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

When I had surgery to straighten a deviated septum in my nose last year they also cauterized the nerve that was causing my nose to "drip." It worked. Prior to surgery I used a prescription… read more

January 22

Statins ( Yay Or Nay)

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cameron Park, CA

Well my doc thinks with my new number ( total cholesterol jumping to 248 from 215) in three weeks
I need a statin 😩😩😩

Looking for insight on statins
Any better or worse than the other ? What is a no no on statins ? Can you come off statins ? I’m 63 ( sometimes my BP is in the 130s/over 70s and sometimes 110s/70s

Looking to hear from people who have to take another medication just to keep walking the earth 🤗🤗🤗

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Statins are commonly used to manage heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Function: Statins stop the body from producing cholesterol and… read more

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