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Are You On Medicare And Want To Talk To Someone About Your Mental Health?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Roswell, GA

"Starting Jan. 1, the more than 65 million Americans who rely on Medicare will have better access to mental health coverage."

"Medicare now covers therapy appointments with licensed marriage and family counselors and licensed professional counselors. These are two types of therapists who make up around 40% of the Master's level mental health providers in the country, according to the American Counseling Association."

Find out more here. https://www.npr.org/2024/01/02/1222389808/menta...

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks Caryn always good to know πŸ’—

January 10

QUIXOTE, I JUST SAY YOU HAVE AFIB. ARE YOU PHYSICALLY IN GOOD SHAPE? I AM AFRAID TO MOVE!

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Lake Worth Beach, FL
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

After my open heart I was not afraid to walk but heavy physical excercise was ruled out for a few months.

January 2

Is There Anyone Here That Has Moderate Systolic Heart Failure With A Low-to Medium-low BP, That Has Taken Beet Root For The Nitric Acid?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Boise, ID

I want better heart flow but don't want to lower BP any.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I did know someone elderly with multiple issues who lived an additional 8 years or so using Nattokinase instead of RX thinners.

January 3

How Many Peoples On Antidepressant If So What Kind

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Amory, MS
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Am not on anything anymore. Think positive and everyone can do it. Look at nature's beauty and not the crazy things going on in daily life. Create a positive attitude. I created daily steps with… read more

January 4

Ejection Fraction

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Davvenport, FL

Once you get your Ejection Fraction up to a certain number through diet and exercise can it go down again? I'm currently suffering from depression, anxiety, and OCD and don't have much of an appetite (I lost about 15 pounds) and find it hard to get any exercise. Am I ruining the improvements I've made since my heart attack? It's difficult to fight every illness at once.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Be confident in yourself and your doctor. Stay with it. Exercise and eat properly

December 31, 2023

I Have A Pacemaker And Some Days Like Today It Kicks In To Keep It At 60 And It Happens A Long Time. Afib 49% Of Time. Normal???

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Milliken, CO
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have what is called a "smart" pacemaker/defibrillator. It detects when my body is more active and raises my rate according to my activities. But do check with your doctor

January 4

Once You Have Had A Pacemaker/Defibrillator Put In, Will You Always Have To Have One? Can It Be Taken Out Over Time?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Same here ,have a defibrillator implant and as far as I know I have for rest of my life ,without it can have really bad β™₯ attack and may not pull thru .

February 23

Can You Raise Your Ejection Fraction?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Delray Beach, FL
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

That's great news. Thanks. On 12th go for a TEE and then left side ablation.

January 1

I Have Been Feeling Good But The Side Effects From The Meds That I Take From Rummy Nose To Poor Balance To Muscle Soreness. I Got It All

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Ottawa, ON
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I too have all three symptoms. Not sure what meds are causing these side effects but I was recently put on Entresto so I’m wondering if that could be the cause.

January 2

Has Anyone Experienced Kidney Problems From Entresto?

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Cary, NC
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