Heart Failure
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Hi im star i was dianosed with chf last year about may heart with a ef of only 25% doc recomended a life vest which my insurance denied saying i didnt have a life threatening illness im so scared i keep going to the hospital where there saying im...
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What can I do?
Salutations everyone. My father is not doing well. For me to provide his entire medical history would require a post much longer than anyone would be willing to read, so I will spare you the long story. In short, he has COPD and heart failure. Over the...
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I'm new here and only diagnosed today. I'm overwhelmed and a little scared
So last night I went to the er and long story short was diagnosed with heart failure. I'll save you all the details because it's still hard for me to even comprehend. Now I have an appointment with a pcp and need a referral to a cardiologist....
read morelatest replyJamesPL, March 22, 2019 8:14pm EST
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Symptoms of heart failure
Hi all, what were your first symptoms of heart failure and what prompted your visit to the doctor? I recently had the flu and have always had low blood pressure and fast heart rate with anxiety. I’m going in for an echo “just in case.”...
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latest replyJim1962, March 21, 2019 6:24pm EST
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I am new to all of this. I have not been diagnosed with CHF but have realized I have every single symptom. The more I am reading the more I am seeing different names for it. What other categories of CHF are there? I am actually kind of scared to go to...
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Oxygen Levels
Hi, all, Have any of you experienced a decrease in your blood oxygen levels with exercise? I have a pulse oximeter and decided to test my oxygen levels while walking. My pulse O2 dropped to 84%. I will bring this up when I see my cardiologist next...
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Newly Diagnosed with Chronic Diastolic CHF
Can anyone share with me information on this condition? I was experiencing breathlessness and made a doctor appointment for what I thought was asthma and a week later I was at the cardioogist where I learned my diagnosis was Chronic Diastolic CHF...
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Second 6 month followup - update
Hey folks, Has been a while since last active; hope all are well, and glad to see the usual faces!! Earlier today, I accompanied my spouse as we went for our second 6 month follow-up. The cardiologist is very happy with all the stats, test results,...
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Heart Health Tips
Came across this article on a few basic fundemantal tips for heart health. Perhaps this is common knowledge but perhaps it could also be enlightening for some. Thought it worthy of a post. Jim
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