Heart (Cardio) Disorders & Diseases

mitral valve regurgitation

I was diagnosed with this condition when I was 35 and 3 months pregnant. The cardiologist that saw me, said this was so common that 5 out of 10 people in a room would have it. I read some info on your site that contradicts that fact. Please discuss any long term affects this coulsd have on me at...

by Guest over a year ago

side effects of haart

I have been volunteering at an AIDS awareness campaign and am getting to know more about AIDS and HIV now, including the treatments that are given to people with HIV. Can anyone say what the side effects of haart therapy are? OI have heard that this is a method that is increasing in popularity now.

by myriam1764168290 over a year ago

pleaseadvise

for 9 months my ejection fraction has been 20% now it has jumped up within 8 weeks to 46% im on medecation < as my defib op was cancelled at the last moment does this mean my fraction will stay the same or can it decline again 8-|

by Guest over a year ago

Reverse heart transplant

Twelve-year-old Hannah Clark is believed to have become the first British patient to have her heart transplant reversed. Hannah had a condition known as cardiomyopathy. This is a serious disease of the heart muscle, which causes the organ to expand in size to try to compensate for the fact that its...

by Heather_2 over a year ago

arrhythmia

hi; for years my wife has been a bi-monthly blood donor, today she was denied due to " wrist pulse " ARRHYTHMIA " WITH SOME SORT OF A COUNT OF " EIGHTY " can you share with us what this might be an indication of, thank you michael w. smith **edited by moderator ** e-mails...

by msmitty over a year ago

Too long to wait?

I'm un the UK under the NHS and cannot afford to see a doctor privately. I am on holiday for 10 days from tomorrow. At the end of September my GP sent a letter referring me back to the cardiologist because of a recurrence of chest pains, fitting a typically anginal description and relieved by GTN....

by asc0146661 over a year ago

Heart Jumps? (no, not in love)

I hope someone replies. ;) ANYHOW. I'm 14. Every once in a while my heart.. jumps or something and I feel like my breath did too or stopped really quick. I don't know how to describe it, but that's what it is. I found this thread while Googling:...

by Guest over a year ago

fluid retention in scrotum and legs after bypass sugery

my son is in hospital with excessive fluid in his scrotum and legs after bypass sugery, he just discovered blisters filled with fluid on his feet. I'm scared and the Dr. keep testing and the problem continues. I know theyare doing the best they can but I need to find some answer to help me...

by shelly51 over a year ago

Dizziness...possible stoke??

Answered by a doctor

My bf recently was very dizzy...he said he could hardly walk to the bathroom...I think it is very important and he should get medical attention immediately, because it could be anything including a stroke...is what I thought...he doesn't seem to think its a big deal. He thinks it was "just...

by Guest over a year ago

Burning heart sensation

Im 16 years old, I was smoking weed yes i know my mistake but i was doing quite a bit before but all of the sudden i could feel my heart moving around and it felt warm and i though i was going to die. I couldn't tell my parents they would kill me. Well i quit after that day but from the withdrawal I...

by ShouldIstop276995 over a year ago