Cardiomyopathy
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How many mg of salt and potassium
Hi there everyone. Thanks to all who have shown such support. As I stated earlier, my EF was 35, heart cath was all great (no blockages), but doctor says I have a weak heart...diagnosed as cardiomyopathy. Had a virus 7 1/2 years ago
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cardiomyopathy/heart failure at 32
Hello, I was diagnosed with ideopathic cardiomyopathy at the beginning of july. Emergency room GP thought I was just stressed out and anxious bit an echo done by a cardiologist showed my lvef to be about 40%. They blunty said I had heart failure and...
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Treatment
Respected dear members, I am Vivek from India under treatment for severe dilated cardiomyopathy since May 2018 . To determine the underlying cause coronary angiogram was done and found with no block. My EF was 39% at the beginning and surged...
read morelatest replyVivi2711, August 17, 2018 11:47pm EST
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Diffibulator implant
It's bad enough trying to wrap your head around your heart illness you've just been diagnosed with. Sorting pills, the day ones, the night ones, what does this one do etc... Now your Dr hits you with I would like to install a device in your chest,...
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Shocked
I found out my ejection fraction is at 35%. I’ve had a pacemaker for 7 1/2 years due to a virus attacking electrical system of my heart. Now this! Blood pressure has been high since September...is this why ejection fraction is
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Just diagnosed with LVH
Hi Everyone, Im a 35 year old male and was just diagnosed with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy. Has anyone else had this before? The doctor want to install a defibrillator and im a little nervous about the whole procedure. Is there any
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DCM Outlook
Good morning, everyone! Couple of questions about DCM. I’ve been a little confused by the reading, and I’m appealing to the group for some clarification. First, is DCM heart disease? If so, is heart disease chronic or
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RA and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
So pleased to find this support group. I’m a 48-year old male, married banker with two wonderful children (7 and 12). Just diagnosed with cardiomyopathy last week after a trip to the hospital with BP of 180/120. No cardiac arrest and very grateful...
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