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Info on cost of septal myectomy
How is expensive is the septal myectomy at Mayo Clinic? I am trying to decide which course of treatment to take and part of my decision will be made on the cost and how much insurance does not cover. Thank you
read morelatest replyNewPacer73, May 12, 2020 7:43pm EST
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Covid 19 and precautions
Hey all, Was just wondering if they are extra precautions we need to take with a dcm diagnosis? I don't feel I'm immuno compromised but what are things you guys are doing? Hope everyone is feeling safe
read morelatest replyUpstater69, March 16, 2020 9:35am EST
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Cardiomyopathy & menstrual issues/meds
I have dilated cardiomyopathy and LBBB, age 46. Recently I have been experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding that I am trying to address. My OB/Gyn suggested birth control pills. Does anyone have experience with this & is it safe to take BC pills...
read morelatest replyBramble612, April 28, 2020 2:49am EST
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Miracles Exist
I was 33 weeks pregnant when I was rushed to the emergency room for an emergency c-section. A rare heart condition (peripartum cardiomyopathy) had caused cardiac arrest. My heart condition worsened to the point of needing a heart transplant. I...
read morelatest replyNewPacer73, March 4, 2020 10:42pm EST
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Cardiomyopathy + CHF, Mental Health & Support
Hi everyone, I'm new here and have spent some time today reading through others' stories & questions and already I feel less alone in this diagnosis. I am 35 years old, and I was diagnosed (at 34) with dilated cardiomyopathy + CHF in June...
read morelatest replyNewPacer73, March 14, 2020 1:56pm EST
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Stroke cure and prevention
5 years ago I suffered an AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) which is a tangled mass of blood vessels in the brain, unfortunately for me those blood vessels burst causing a haemorrhagic stroke. I was hospitalised for 3 months and lost the ability to speak,...
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CHF - Cardiomyopathy Support Groups?
Good evening, I'm new on here and I was wondering if there are any support groups that people can attend. I haven't had any luck in finding one in the local Chicago area. It's hard to talk to people who can't relate with the stress
read morelatest replyAPadilla, February 8, 2020 11:34pm EST
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Lifestyle changes
Hi, So I've been going for regular half hour walks, taking my meds regularly and reducing salt/sodium intake and trying to eat healthier. Was wondering what are some of the things folks here do to eat healthy. I'm looking to hear about steps...
read morelatest replyjbspiro, March 9, 2020 6:41am EST
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Life span
I have lived 20 yrs w chf , but last weekend my icd went off twice and I was hospitalized. They made a few med changes. My chf was caused by ischemic cardiomyopathy (2 silent heart attacks). I'm happy I survived 20 v tachs and a heart rate of 200
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Depression
My icd went off twice last weekend and I was hospitalized for a few days. I remember when I was first diagnosed I became depressed, but after time and meds I was better. Now that I had a recent episode I am crying everyday. My Dr. assures me this...
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