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With a Calcium score of 0, why have cardiac catheterization?

magi2

The cardiologist required the nuclear stress test to rule out any heart problems before clearing the person to have thyroid meds for hypo...

WHAT DOES "TAKING IT EASY" Mean?

Badhabitsoz

I have just been released from hospital after what they call a silent myocardial infraction (heart attack I gather) and after having a nu...

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How can I get the swelling and burning in my feet and legs to stop?

Melisaa1484

I am hypertensive that is controlled by medication. My feet and legs have been swollen for going on two weeks now and it’s burning up to ...

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What does it mean if your inferior heart is abnormal under a stress test?

xwelltoo

Had echo, ekg, and heart stress test done. Results were all very good: heart function at 57%, mitro and artia valves were all working g...

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what options do I have

jeffbs

2014 had a cardiac event had 2 stints put in . 2015 those collapsed 2 more put in2016 1 more put in laser (roto rooter)2017 bypass failur...

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Survival rate for ejection fraction of 40

waterbug712

What is the average survival rate for someone with an ejection fraction rate of 40? A doctor told my husband he may only have 2 years to ...

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Treatment of heart and decreased left ventricular ejection fraction?

98765kpg

My dad had a heart attack 12 years back, Now when we did echocardiogram as he was having a problem with breathing and calf muscle pain . ...

feel heart beat in head

poo123

I feel heart beat in head. The heart beat is not fast but i can feel it in my head. My Blood Pressure is absolutely fine,its 109--75.Can ...

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Clarification regarding heart damage and heart failure

ashdot1111

My mum has a minor stroke approx 6 weeks ago. She had full a lot of tests but wasn’t told the results of her heart until the other day. I...

1 answer

ICD shocks

max1959

I was shocked 26 times by my ICD because of broker leads. The physical pain is horrific, but the emotional pain lasts longer. How do yo...

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ICD

jvalone122554

I have a question and in need of a quick respose...PLEASE. I will soon undergo surgery for a ICD, however I'm NOT sure if I'm making the...

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Reading a cardiac MRI

ashing

Is there anyone in the heart groups that know how to read an mri report and break it down into plain English for me? The way my mind wor...

2 answers

two heart valves instead of 3

papeconnecticut

My 33 year old son was diagnosed as having mitro valve last year. Today, he was told it isn't mitro value but that he has two heart valv...

2 answers | 1 comment

Tachycardia after eating /long period of sitting or lying /exercise

Tachytoo

So glad I found this forum. I have been through almost 5 years of heck. This first started with me when I overreacted to a single high ...

11 answers | 1 comment

What Next? - Prinzmetal Angina Sufferer

fallen_aus

I'm from Australia, and my 25 yr old wife has suffered from whats been diagnosed as Prinzmetal Angina, or Coronary Artery Vasospasm for t...

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my hubby had emergency triple bypass this week.

sophienicholasmom

Surgery went fine but post surgery his heart rate is 103-110 even with Metopropolol. Surgeon is also concerned that his lips are a littl...

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Pounding heart beat everytime I try to fall asleep/ Am I sick or just crazy???????

Alady

Hello*** I was wondering if anyone could provide me a little information and possibly some relief to the problem I am experiencing right ...

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How do I know when skipped heart beats are dangerous?

iAmEllen

Over a week ago for absolutely no identifiable reason my heart started skipping way more beats than usual. I can go hours with none and ...

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Endocarditis-maintenace antibiotics

Marckatznelson

Hello- I went through a surgery to replace my heart valve that was infected. After long antibiotic treatment, I was asked to take 500 mg ...

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What is this Feeling in my Chest?

RT93

My info. 25 Male, 6'2, 290. I eat healthy, don't drink, smoke, or do drugs. Blood Pressure is normal as is Cholesterol. Over past 2 ye...

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