Heart Failure
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Stuck between a rock and hard place!
Hi, I'm new to the network. I had a heart attack 4 months ago. They told me I had one coronary artery 100% clogged that can't be stented and can't be grafted. Now wearing a Lifevest difibrilator and the doctor says I must have an ICD implanted....
read morelatest replyRIP, July 22, 2017 5:27pm EST
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Depressed
New to the group and new to heart failure. I am tired all the time and have so little energy that I am now getting depressed. Vacation is coming up next week and I have no interest in getting ready to prepare for the beach. I need some spark back. Is
read morelatest replyUser102140, July 22, 2017 9:27pm EST
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My Story....
Hello everyone, just wanted to share my story. I was born with a congenital heart defect and had my first heart surgery when I was 3 1/2 years old. Did well and was living a normal life. I was also born with asthma but it didn't get worse until I
read morelatest replybleusun20, July 23, 2017 12:53pm EST
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Pulmonary venous hypertension
Hello, new to this form but I've been diagnosed with pulmonary venous hypertension. I have no idea what to expect. I'm scared of not knowing. Anyone here have any knowledge on this. Thank you so much
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New to the Group
I'm a 53 year old female who just found out she has an ejection fraction of 40. I am over weight, even after weigh loss surgery (I lost 80 but regained 50 back). This is all confusing to me! I have an awful time losing weight! After dieting...
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stress
Hi, I'm also new here. I'm 72 years old but in otherwise good health. 11 months ago I had a heart attack. Unfortunately I have a family history which seems to be my biggest issue. I've always eaten a healthy diet and and even...
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Strengthening the heart
Hi: I am new to heart failure and am too stubborn to give up without a fight. Since the heart is a muscle, I wonder if anyone has tried to strengthen it the way you strengthen other muscles. I am 80 years old have a spinal condition that limits...
read morelatest replyRIP, July 12, 2017 11:35am EST
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Regrets
Hi all. New here. Decided to seek some support and this site popped up. Here's a little back story. May 23rd, 2016, I gave birth to my beautiful daughter. My second child. 2 weeks later I was diagnosed and hospitalized with severe PPD. A
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Never knew I was sick......
For 2 weeks I had a hard time sleeping at night and I would often wake up in the middle of the night because of palpitations and every time I tried to lay down I would feel like someone was literally sitting on my chest and I couldn't catch my breath....
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