Heart Disease - People Who Have Been Through Heart Disease

ann hagger

posted 01/14/2008, comments (2)

Wires used to join sternum

I am now in my 3rd year post quadruple heart bypass. Though only 74 I lacked stamina and got tired easily. Now I have had sternum wires removed and feel a new woman: but sticking plaster was used in KL to which I am allergic, blisters, skin came off breasts. Also the surgeon did not know of female version of Heart... Read more Chevron

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John Barnett

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posted 11/26/2007, comments (5)

Bypass Operation

I had a Double Bypass in June 2006, and I am amazed at the difference it has made to my lifestyle. I would be delighted to talk to anyone, about this most amazing operation, it has changed my life completly. I cannot thank all the Hospital Staff enough, especially the Surgeon... Read more Chevron

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ezil

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posted 10/09/2007, comment (1)

about heart pain

Dear Sir, I have heart pain with following symptoms. 1.The pain is not at fixed point of chest (variable)2. Duration also variable3. I got pain especially two days after a. intercourse b. lifting weight (>15 KG)4. Sometimes rhythm of breath varies and some times blood pressure is... Read more Chevron

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jacksheart

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posted 09/28/2007, comments (2)

MASTERING YOUR VITAL SIGNS

After a surprise visit to a local emergency room, I had the shocking realizaton that I was following the pattern of my unhealthy father who had his first heart attack at 50. Motivated to take charge immediately of my 300 plus cholesterol, and 500 + triglycerides, my anger at being unaware of my risk, I went immediately to a local lab and... Read more Chevron

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perezs

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posted 09/25/2007, comment (1)

Beware of the signs

My first heart attack, I had no signs except for some pain in my jaw.I went to the doctor because I thought I had a bad tooth and found out I had a heart attack 3 weeks prior. 2nd heart attack was 9 months later with more pain in the jaw, but a lot worse from the 1st. 1st time had to have a stent placed in the artery, 2nd time I had to... Read more Chevron

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