Search results

Nelson thank you so much for your donation!

Sorry about that http://startcharlottesvilleva.org/

At 21 I suddenly found myself in heart failure after going undiagnosed from birth with a severe congenital heart defect. My world stood still. I thought it was the end. I am here because of brilliant doctors, multiple surgeries and faith. It is because of organizations like the American Heart...

I had my a-fib ablation on the 26th and I must say it was much easier than I expected. I was asleep for most of it. I woke up a few times and could feel the "burning" but every time I woke up they gave me more meds and a fell right back asleep. The only thing that was unpleasant about it was the...

Congrats on the easy procedure. Its good to hear it went so well as I am having my ablation on Tuesday. Im nervous as well. I have a bit higher chance of risk though because of my heart disease. They explained to me that during the procedure they will go through the wall separating the right and...

I am having my ablation at the University of Virginia, the head of the Afib clinic Dr. Mangrum is the doc performing it, thus the 6 month wait, which is why I dont want to push it back because they wont be able to push it just a few weeks, he is super booked. I have been cardioverted twice, the...

I am scheduled to have an ablation on Oct. 26th that I have been impatiently waiting for for 6 months and now my gallbladder has decided it hates me! LOL It couldn't have come at a worse time considering after I have the ablation I will have to deal with this for 3 months as I am told I have to...

Praline, I know exactly what you are going through. I am scheduled to have an ablation for A-fib/flutter on the 26th and I am beginning to freak out. Logically I know this is nothing compared to the 2 open heart surgeries I have had but it scares the heck out of me for them to be doing anything...

Im 26 and I take 10 pills 4 times a day plus Advair diskus inhalation twice a day Morning: Lasix Carvedilol Prilosec Claritin Mid Morning: Multi-vitamin Potassium Afternoon: Coumadin Bedtime: Topomax Prilosec Carvedilol Ive been kicking around the idea of adding some supplements i.e...

Sotalol was mentioned but they seemed more confident to have better results with Tikosyn, which didnt happen. From the very beginning I wanted an ablation. Im 26 and do no want to be medicated for years because of this in particular the blood thinners. When I had my replacement I opted for a...

I have a regular cardiologist, a valve specialist, and since the Afib and EP as well. Initially they tried a cardioversion as I was already on metoprolol and had a pacemaker from the heart block. That was successful for a few days and then I went back into Afib. Then we tried Tikosyn, I was...

I have been browsing around on here for almost a year now and figured it was time I introduced myself. Its great to have support from people who have been where I have. This is a link to my story. http://www.goredforwomen.org/SpeakUp/Story/4005/my-ordeal.aspx Since writing that I have gone...

You should definitely think about another opinion. One of the nurse practioners at my cardio office told me to be weary of any symptoms such as that. I am on a fluid pill for retention and she mentioned that the feeling of fullness after eating even a little bit could be a sign of fluid backing...