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SCAD Research News / Reminder

By KAKLeon · New reply yesterday at 9:47 pm
Discussion in Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) · 30 replies
Exciting news! Mayo has had 300 inquiries about the SCAD research studies. So far, 40 have been enrolled after confirmation of SCAD on their angiograms. That is A LOT in just six months! (Only one or ...

SCAD 10 years ago- What does the future hold

By SandiSanDiego · New reply yesterday at 9:33 pm
Discussion in Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) · 21 replies
I had a SCAD ten years ago after the birth of my third son. I recently joined the Mayo Clinic Study and she directed me to this website. What I am concerned about is the long term prognosis. My cardiologist ...

Chelation therapy??

By Dootles · New reply yesterday at 9:07 pm
Discussion in Advice for other women with heart disease · 13 replies
Hi everyone.. Its been a while. I must report that all has been about the same. No problems yet with my Left bundle branch block. I started taking a CO Q-10 that I purchased from a health store in my ...

Ever Scared?

By DebBar · New reply yesterday at 9:02 pm
Discussion in Emotional and psychological issues · 14 replies
I know God has something for me to do because He blessed me with great doctors when I was diagnosed with CHF 4 years ago. I've had mitral valve surgery and had Thumper (ICD) implanted. With the help of ...

too much cholesterol and Prinzmetal's

By Trissie · New reply yesterday at 8:29 pm
Journal · 10 replies
Several months ago I mentioned that I was going to try Cholest-off for my cholesterol and a reply asked that I keep you all informed about the outcome. Today I am no longer taking it. In Feb. my number ...

Living my Life

By Lynnedz56 · New reply yesterday at 8:20 pm
Discussion in Emotional and psychological issues · 1 reply
I have lived most of my life taking care of everyone else at the expense of taking care of me. And 4 years ago when I finally moved into my own apartment away from my parents and kids, I thought I had ...

The Dark Side.

By Sandyzk12 · New reply yesterday at 7:55 pm
Journal · 16 replies
I have been having chest pain "unstable angina" for about a week. I saw my cardio yesterday. My options are few. Nevertheless who says I have to die or have surgery or sport another lousy scar? HELL NO ...

going saltless

By belsheart · New reply yesterday at 7:55 pm
Discussion in Living with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure · 15 replies
I've been keeping my sodium at 500 mgs or less and am on the look for recipe suggestions. any ideas? thanks ...

Wake at 3:30am with chest pain & palpitations- every day?

By TamraB · New reply yesterday at 7:41 pm
Discussion in Diagnosis and symptoms · 10 replies
I was just wondering if anyone else does or ever has had an issue with waking up in the night at the same time each night, with chest pain and palpitations? Night…after night … after night…. I have always ...

A WomenHeart Voice: Stanford's Blog- Add your voices!

By Artista · New reply yesterday at 7:00 pm
Discussion in Diagnosis and symptoms · 8 replies
This is the link to the Stanford's Medical Blog Scope "The Beast cut in on my song: Living with coronary microvascular dysfunction" I had done a similar journal entry and they were interested, but boy ...

sorry..

By Angel8908 · New reply yesterday at 6:58 pm
Journal · 8 replies
I went and seen the 2nd openion surgeon. He was happy that I have lose 20 pounds since Jan.. he told me I have to have the sub aortic value replaced and said I have two opsions I can go with an mechianal ...

Coronary Spasms

By annaeaster35 · Posted yesterday at 6:52 pm
Discussion in Advice for other women with heart disease · 0 replies
I was diagnosed at 35 with Coronary spams. My symptoms was severe pain in my throat, chest, and radiated down my left arm. After several episodes on 3 different occasions I decided to see my doctor. How ...

First SCAD Reunion a Success

By KAKLeon · New reply yesterday at 6:19 pm
Discussion in Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) · 11 replies
What a weekend! Before saying anything more, I want to say what a "presence" our virtual group was in every minute of the activities. Each of you was there in our hearts and minds, as we reminisced and ...

Why it's "rare" to meet a SCAD survivor

By KAKLeon · New reply yesterday at 6:06 pm
Discussion in Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) · 12 replies
This dramatic story of a young softball coach shows how lucky we are to be here! Just imagine if she'd been alone at the time of her SCAD. http://www.decorahnewspapers.com/main.as p?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=13&ArticleID ...

Inspirational from You and from Within

By DaiseyLou75 · Posted yesterday at 5:06 pm
Discussion in How heart disease has changed my life · 0 replies
I know many of you have wondered "where do I post my discussion? Under which topic?" I, along with many others, do not want to duplicate postings yet sometimes it just seem so appropriate. This could ...

Need some prayers for my neice's daughter - King's Highway is getting Bumpy

By Great-gram · New reply yesterday at 3:49 pm
Journal · 17 replies
Hi to all - a lot has been happening. I thank God for all my Inspire friends. Right now we are in need of prayer for our neice's daughter. She's somewhere around 12 - not sure, and I keep forgetting to ...

renexa

By wajohnson · New reply yesterday at 2:12 pm
Discussion in Experiences with prescription medicines · 7 replies
Just started on renexa and feeling better. Anyone have any experience with this medication? Will this good feeling continue ...

2 years!!!

By debbied1971 · New reply yesterday at 1:04 pm
Journal · 22 replies
What a glorious day!!! It has been 2 years since my SCAD and heart attack at 6 months pregnant. I faced not only losing my own life, but my unborn daughter's as well. 2 years and one bypass later and ...

not without my horse

By doctorphobe · New reply yesterday at 11:18 am
Discussion in Emotional and psychological issues · 8 replies
how many of you have horses, ride horses, or are involved with them? i am convinced that they have healing powers, as exemplified by hippo therapy, therapeutic riding centers, and just plain love of horses ...

Chest discomfort on a daily basis

By laurasheart · New reply yesterday at 10:01 am
Discussion in Diagnosis and symptoms · 10 replies
I had a heart attack and subsequent stent implant 2 months ago. I am on a cocktail of heart drugs as is everyone in my rehab group. I am only 52 years old and still working but I find that any kind of ...

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