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Heart (Cardio) Disorders & Diseases

On this forum you can find topics about specific types of heart disease such as coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, pericardial disease, and heart failure.

My HIV-related heart disease was overlooked

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I am HIV positive for 15 years now and I have been struggling successfully with it and managed to maintain the high level of white blood cells for a relatively strong immune system. But that has changed recently and I have also developed some heart problems. It seems that my HIV related heart...

by User avatar stephan79671253

pulmonary hypertension in a young person?

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Hello, folks. My friend has been recently administrated to the hospital. She complained on shortness of breath and dizziness, but it seems that she is diagnosed pulmonary hypertension. I wonder whether this is possible to be diagnosed in a younger person. I would appreciate if someone could answer...

by User avatar marlane48427

How does anyone gets hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Hello, I am 58 years old and it looks like I will have to deal with my heart problems finally. The symptoms I had were breathing problems and I got tired very fast. Doctor told me, after several examinations and tests that I suffer from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. How does anyone get this illness?

by User avatar washington153562462

Is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy heridetary?

Hello, my father has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. His condition is most likely caused by the unhealthy way of living (junk food, smoking, and alcohol from time to time). Is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy hereditary? I am afraid not only for myself, but for my children as well, they are only 6 and 9...

by User avatar mellisa68754787

Does hyperthyroidism cause fast arrhythmias?

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Hello, guys. I have been recently diagnosed hyperthyroidism. Lately, I feel some fast heartbeats. I think I may have arrhythmias. I wonder whether hyperthyroidism can cause fast arrhythmias. What do you know about this? If you have any knowledge, I would ask you to share it with me. I would...

by User avatar gabby45498

How to speed recovery after heart surgery?

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My father will go to heart surgery very soon. He is 59 years old. I hope that everything will be ok and that he will recover very soon. But you never know what can happen. I need some advices. Can somebody tell me how to speed recovery after heart surgery? Thanks!

by User avatar barbette92260402

What could be the consequences of coronary artery blockage?

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My father is 68 years old and I have to admit that I am not proud off his way of living. He smokes a lot, drinks from time to time and does not care much about what he eats. And all that resulted with coronary artery blockage, 80%. Doctors told me that he is a candidate for the stent procedure. What...

by User avatar rica38843

What surgery is performed when coronary artery is blocked?

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Hello, people. I would like to know something. My husband was examined by a cardiologist and he was found coronary arteries blocked. The doctor says it is severe and that surgery will be probably needed. I would like to know what surgery is performed in this situation. Thanks for all your replies.

by User avatar dollie202359859

Heart Rate Age

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Hi I am 48 and running if i take my heart rate 220 minus 48 is 172 this is then my max rate Now when i run normaly my heart rate is 165 and when i do speed, hills it will go to 180 and i still feel fine only tired i do recover within a minute So Please explain my Max and Min Heart rates Thanx

by User avatar Guest

gallbladder/heart

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I was wondering if anyone has experienced this? for the last 4 months I've been having heart palpations with high heart rate, I seen a cardiologist and right now we are at a stand still of what is going on, but I just found out a couple of days ago that I have a bad gallbladder and need to have this...

by User avatar guest