Heart disease is sometimes thought of as a “men’s health” issue, but cardiovascular disease is a major health concern for women, too. They may experience symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, weakness, nausea, or other symptoms. And some women may not experience the classic symptoms associated with a heart attack at… Continue reading Why We Need to Talk More About Women’s Heart Health
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SoundsLikeMe: Warning Signs After a Heart Attack That Are Easy to Dismiss During Recovery
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States survive a heart attack and get back to full, productive lives. But the weeks and months after a heart attack are a critical time. Many people focus on “getting back to normal.” In doing so, they sometimes ignore symptoms that could mean complications or… Continue reading SoundsLikeMe: Warning Signs After a Heart Attack That Are Easy to Dismiss During Recovery
Rediscovering Life’s Simple Pleasures: An Interview with a Heart Patient
We are pleased to introduce you to Alan, a PatientsLikeMe member who is living with congestive heart failure (CHF) following a heart attack. A few years ago, he had a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) – or a battery-operated mechanical pump – surgically implanted to help his heart continue to pump blood to his body. … Continue reading Rediscovering Life’s Simple Pleasures: An Interview with a Heart Patient