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Does Anyone Else Have A Feeling Of Dread Every Single Morning When They Wake Up? I Am Always Exhausted And Just Want To Go Back To Bed!

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Do Collatrel Vesels Last

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London, UK

Hi 4 year ago i got chest pain ,went to hospital and had angiogram , circumflex was blocked so had a stent , cardiolegist recomended triple buypas because i had 3 90 percent blocked other arteris , but also told me i have a good back up system they saw good collaterels , ive hade no angina for years , do collaterels last thanks

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

He was referring to smaller blood vessels that developed naturally to bypass a blocked area. They aren't as large as the blood vessel but they do allow some blood to get around the blocked area. And… read more

January 10 (edited)

Anyone Who Can Give Me Some Advice?

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Kraaifontein, ZA

Hi there i am 26 and 2.24 meters tall. I have a heart condition that was only diagnosed a few weeks ago. Enlarged heart with a growth in the heart valve, but also have syncope and on top of that i was diagnosed with Kleintfelters syndrome.

If someone can give me some advice how to deal with it please help me.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I’m American so a bit metrically challenged but I calculate your height at 7 foot 4 inches? I suggest most cardiologists have no experience with someone your size. An incident as I was leaving my… read more

January 9

Does Anyone Lose Their Breath When They Are Talking And Have To Stop And Wait A Bit Until You Can Go On?

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Upper Pittsgrove, NJ

I Have Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy. What Can Be Done For It Besides Medication

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Virginia Beach, VA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I do not know as I am new but I bet some will have info for you. Welcome aboard a great group.

January 9

How Are You Feeling After Your Heart Attack? This Monday Medical Video Discusses Feelings, Medication, And Rehabilitation In Recovery.

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Roswell, GA

Recovering After a Heart Attack | Let's Talk About Feelings
In this episode, Prof. Peter Barlis delves into the crucial aspects of recovering from a heart attack. The focus is on how individuals feel after a heart attack and the normalcy of experiencing depression during the recovery phase. Additionally, he provides insights into the medications commonly used and their potential side effects. The importance of cardiac rehabilitation in the recovery process and its positive impact on physical… read more

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks to all of you who marked this post as useful. I appreciate it let me know if there is something you want to learn more about. Hugs🤗

January 10

Does Anyone Retain Fluid From Heart Failure Meds And The Diuretic Doesn’t Help Or Makes You Feel Sick? I Feel Like I Am Going In A Circle

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Long Island City, NY
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I take 60mg Lasik 2 x daily and then spironolactone 25mg 1 x daily and metolazone 2.5 mg 1 every 3-4 days. And I do watch my sodium intake. That maintains me well, but it's a lot of pills.

January 16

My Doctor Is Wanting Me To Take Entresto But I Have A Tumor On My Right Kidney. That They Say They Will Remove. The Side Effects Say Kidney.

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North Augusta, SC
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yep big operation. Got to get over this first.

January 16

How Many People Get Nervous If You Are Scheduled For An Echocardiogram Or An Office Visit With Your Cardiologist?

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

OffgridCook I totally understand , I feel the same thank you

January 10

I Had A Triple Bypass In 2020 And I Am Still On Plavix. Do The Doctors Take You Off Of It After So Long??

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Brighton, MI
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks. I cannot take aspirin so maybe that is why I am on it.

January 7

Can Someone With A Defibrillator Please Tell Me What To Expect When It Comes To The Process Of Getting One Etc...

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Muskogee, OK

I go in Tuesday morning to get a defibrillator and quite frankly im pretty nervous and scared.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank-you so much for the positivity! ❤️

January 8
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