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We are looking for a caregiver of a heart failure patient to participate in a taped panel dicussion
Are you a caregiver of a heart failure patient who would like to participate in a pre-recorded panel discussion? The American Stroke Association is planning such discussion to premiere on Facebook in November to celebrate caregivers who support their...
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Support needed
Good morning. My husband is 68 and was diagnosed with CHF in 2005. Although he is doing well, it's hard for me to stay positive and not worry. I need someone to talk to about what it's like. He's lethargic,...
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Young(ish) Adult Child Managing Post-Stroke Rehab for 60 year old Single Mother, Seeking Support and Advice
Hello, My name is Jamie, I'm in my early 30s and my mother recently (7 weeks ago) had an ischemic stroke. She had emergency surgery and is currently at home after acute rehab with 24/7 assistance. She is on medicaid and has very minimal...
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A new diagnoses.
Hello friends. My name is Samie Jo and I am 26 years old. My husband is 39, and today we were told he has congestive heart failure. I want to help him in this journey, in this battle... But I am currently in shock. I cannot wrap my mind...
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Husbands stroke
Hello, My name is Kathi I have been married 46 years to my high school sweetheart ...We were a very active going dancing most weekends even at local dive bars... Spent lots of time in Palm Springs just having a good time. He suffered a stroke from...
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Support Network’s Octoberfest of Encouragement and Friendship
Did you know that the Support Network & MyAFibExperience have about 25 conversation forums for survivors and caregivers of heart and stroke conditions? As I read through all the comments each day, I see similarities in all the conversations. Anxiety...
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Recent Stroke
My very active and healthy mother had a massive stroke 2 weeks ago. She has lost all feeling in the right side of her body from the neck down, and a lot of her metal/cognitive function. Her headaches are dibilitating and the hospital is keeping...
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LOOKING FOR SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR STROKE PATIENT
Hello all, My younger brother had a massive stroke 6 months ago and is currently in a skilled nursing facility in CA. whereas I am in Minnesota. They have stopped OT and PT therapy seeing no progress (he is paralyzed on his left side) and is also incontinent....
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Lost & Unsure
My 47 year old husband had a heart attack on Sunday (9/13/2020); he had 3 arteries almost completely blocked and had stints placed. All the doctors and nurses said that if we had waited any longer, he would not have made it. One nurse commented that in...
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Mom recovering from massive heart attack
Hi everyone! I am certainly no stranger to heart problems in my family. My sister was born with HLHS and has had two heart transplants and my dad had a heart attack that he didn't find out about until 5 years later, which resulted in him having...
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