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Heart Failure Caught by Surprise!
Hello, I am a new member 59 years old and never had high blood pressure or high cholesterol. I suffered from a heat attack unexpectedly last year and underwent open heart surgery because I had major blockages in 3 arteries leading to the heart. ...
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Stem Cells
Has anyone tried stem cell therapy? My husband was in a study 9 years ago. His heart shrunk to a normal size and his Ejection Fraction went from 35 to 47. One year ago it was still 47, but he needed the battery replaced on his ICD. He was
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Is ketosis dangerous for heart patients?
After having a heart attack and diagnosed with ischemic cardiomyopathy, I have changed my eating habits to strictly vegan from vegetarian. With all the whole foods, low sugar, reduced salt and carb intake, I have entered a mild state of ketosis....
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DCM
Hi, I have been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy with a LVEF of 39% in May 2018 and therefrom on carvedilol, spironolactone plus toresemide, losartan and atorovastatin with clopidegril. Life style modifications of quitting alchohol(gave...
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Sharing experiences - viking heart within
Dear fellow heart warriors, As you might have read in previous posts from me, I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in October, and left ventricle blockage. The latter was obviously a graver concern as it would mean installation of ICD / pacemaker. I've...
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Misdiagnosis
Has anyone else been diagnosed with anxiety, with numerous trips to ER for chest pain and extremely elevated blood pressure, and been told its just panick attacks?? Then, end up with a heart attack resulting in ischemic cardiomyopathy ?
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Today is National Wear Red Day in honor of American Heart Month and Go Red For Women!
This is Clemi, she Goes Red in February each year. What are your plans to Go Red For Women today? Learn more about the awesome campaign here!
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Please help my family
My husband was diagnosed with CHF and cardiomyopathy in May. His grandmother, mother and younger brother have all passed away with this. His brother passed in June at 27. My husbands ejection fraction is 12% he is a recovered addict who has recently relapsed...
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