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Next SCAD Hangout

By MD-Wilkie · Posted 3:21 pm
In Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) · 0 replies
**The other thread was getting really long, so I thought I'd post anew. Wanted to invite anyone who's interested to join us for another SCAD Survivor "hangout". We use Google+ video. It's easy. It's free ...

Round 10 or is it 11?

By notwell · Posted 2:05 pm
In Understanding microvascular disease · 0 replies
I ended up having another overnight stay on the NHS. My base chest pain had risen from 2 to 3 to a 3 to 4 with spikes of 6 to 7 (out of ten), my BP however didn’t go above 155/100 but my pulse raised ...

Von Willebrands Disease caused my symptoms

By busymumofthree · Posted 7:50 am
In Diagnosis and symptoms · 2 replies
Has anyone else out there been diagnosed with a clotting disorder that has caused severe symptoms that appear cardiac in nature ?? I have suffered with chest pain, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue ...

Which beta blocker least likely to cause depression?

By thornhill · Posted May 18, 2013
In Experiences with prescription medicines · 22 replies
I've been taking metoprolol for 5 months since my heart attack from a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). I'm pretty sure it's a major culprit behind my recent depression. Does anyone know ...

A small request for a member here Barrylover49

By MissMPB · Posted May 18, 2013
In Living with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure · 21 replies
Hello Ladies, Hope you are all well today. Please pray for my sister Laura. She is a member here. She has been in the hospital 10 days. Her EF is 15% and she has been told her heart is as weak as a new ...

CHF and pregnancy

By sha26 · Posted May 18, 2013
In Living with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure · 0 replies
Do anyone know someone or have any experience with having CHF and being pregnant? If so what was the outcome? I'm 26 years old with an ef of 27% and I'm currently 15 weeks pregnant. I really can't see ...

CHF and pregnancy

By sha26 · Posted May 18, 2013
In Living with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure · 2 replies
Do anyone know someone or have any experience with having CHF and being pregnant? If so what was the outcome? I'm 26 years old with an ef of 27% and I'm currently 15 weeks pregnant. I really can't see ...

Plavix & bruises & low platelet count

By purdue777 · Posted May 18, 2013
In Experiences with prescription medicines · 14 replies
I had aortic valve replacement this past December of 2012, and I also had a carotid endarterectomy in 2009. After the AVR my cardiologist prescribed Plavix 75 mg per day for me as a blood thinner, supposedly ...

MY TMR....

By dallasbaby · Posted May 17, 2013
In Understanding microvascular disease · 5 replies
Hi Everyone, Well I went and talk to the heart surgeon and I'm going through with my TMR in June...I'm really scared but I just can't take the angina anymore.... I find myself taking 5-6 nitro's a day.....and ...

Low EF, Defibrillators and Congestive Heart Failure

By Leshasmom · Posted May 17, 2013
In Living with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure · 18 replies
Hi, I had a Cardiologist appt today. It was a follow up from january when I was first diagnosed. I had Pneumonia that turned into Myocarditis. The Myocarditis damaged my left ventricle and caused me to ...

Catheter Ablation for Afib .... Safe & Effective?

By danawalter · Posted May 17, 2013
In Medical procedures and treatments · 1 reply
A must read for anyone considering catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: http://collateral-damage.net “Must read for everyone prior to surgery – patients AND doctors. Concise, well researched – you ...

Discouraged How to Improve EF

By ohara93 · Posted May 16, 2013
In Living with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure · 7 replies
I've been struggling with LBBB and fainting, severely erratic blood pressure and feeling horrible to the point of not being able to go to work more than a couple days a week. Today, I saw the cardiologist ...

Cardiologist Appt Friday

By Leshasmom · Posted May 16, 2013
In Living with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure · 3 replies
Hi, In January I had Pneumonia. It left me with a case of myocarditis, and did some damage to my left ventricle. As a result, I have been left with only 30-40% EF and CHF. I am 39 years old. I am taking ...

How to restart your life

By OscarTGrouch · Posted May 15, 2013
In Advice for other women with heart disease · 3 replies
I had a SCA in July. 10 months ago. I was hospitalized for four months. I'm home, regaining my strength, endurance. How do you restart intimacy with your husband? I have this fear of my ICD going off ...

chest pain after bypass surgery

By mpw12368 · Posted May 15, 2013
In How heart disease has changed my life · 8 replies
I HAD 3x bypass NOW 13 MONTHS AND I AM HAVING MILD TO SEVERE PAIN AROUND THE AREA WHERE THE INCISION WAS MADE . IT FEELS VERY TENDER AT TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN I EXERT MYSELF OR EVEN DRIVE FOR AWHILE. I ...

Blood Clots

By ToomanyBubbles · Posted May 15, 2013
In Experiences with healthcare professionals · 2 replies
Does anyone know what causes blood clots? Is it hereditary? Or from aging? Or menopause? Or lifestyle? Is there anyway to keep from getting them besides Plavix or blood thinners ...

Where to go now?

By mealinacup · Posted May 15, 2013
In Experiences with healthcare professionals · 25 replies
Hi all, My problem is no diagnosis, I have what I think are angina attacks, which start in the centre of the chest, then radiates down both arms and to the hands this usually happens mostly during exercise ...

Kansas City Heart Walk 2013

By julieinoz · Posted May 15, 2013
In Coronary artery disease · 5 replies
I just wanted all my Heart Sisters to know that this coming Saturday 5/18/13 I am participating in the 2013 Kansas City Heart Walk in hopes to raise money and awareness. This will benefit each and every ...

In the waiting room! cath tomorrow

By debbiebutterfly · Posted May 14, 2013
In Medical procedures and treatments · 9 replies
Nervous about cath and TEE tomorrow morning. A year ago April is when I had my first one, and ended up coding, followed by CABG x4 God is good....I have recovered really well, lost 70 lbs, got active....thanks ...

potassium level drop

By musiclover · Posted May 14, 2013
In Experiences with healthcare professionals · 7 replies
Was tired as usual yesterday but no more so, and having typical aching in my chest for mild. In the evening I watching a movie with a girlfriend and she asked me if it was too stressful (about a tsumani ...

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