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I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and it exposes me to cardio vascular disease at it causes plaque to form in my arteries. How do I lessen the effects"
My story, thanks in advance for the input.
Coronary artery disease involving native coronary artery of native heart without angina pectoris. 2- stents placed in LAD(2020) and RCA(2023) Ablation done in December 2024, LV summit region which did not help reducing PVC’s(26%). New plan: Sotalol 80mg 2x per day was started on 2/1/2025 to improve the PVC’s to hopefully 5%. We will see if the Sotalol is the solution… EP left the option of another attempt at an Ablation if needed.
My question to the group, anyone have a similar story and input on long term use of Satalol and a potential second attempt on another Ablation with results.
Thank you!
Greetings all! I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2014 at the age of 25. I am a 2-time stroke survivor, former advanced heart failure patient, and heart transplant recipient. I am also a moderator and contributor to this community. Having experienced heart disease first-hand I have a lot of knowledge that I look forward to sharing with you all. Welcome to the cardiovascular disease community! -Olivia
nice to meet you, lovely name❤️ cardio vascular disease is such a challenge and most people can't tell you suffer from it. Plus it begins far before any symptoms come 😭 All my arteries are affected... I need to be rewired...
Wow so young. I am new to the heart failure diagnosis. I was concentrating on not having clogged arteries which I don't have so to be told I have heart failure was a surprise. I'm just so tired all the time. I take vitamin supplements is there something I'm missing? I take a multi, vitamin D3, B12.
Thank you!
Cardiovascular disease runs in the family and the I have had a stroke.
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- thanks so much for chiming in on the conversation. How have you been feeling since your stroke? Are you experiencing any residual symptoms as you take time to recover? - Cody (Team Member) Hello! I'm Sorry to hear that cardiovascular disease runs in the family and that you've had a stroke. Having suffered 2 of them myself I know they can be debilitating and recovery can be a challenge. How are you coping and what changes are your doctors saying you need to make? -Olivia
