What type(s) of cardiovascular disease do you live with?
There are so many types of cardiovascular disease; what condition(s) brought you to our community?
Peripheral artery disease and cartoid artery disease... Insidious disease that has easily ignored symptoms.
CHF,low EF, 5 stents, a couple inoperable blockages. Septal infarction scaring. Just some random stuff.
First diagnosed when I was 17. Luckily I had a wonderful family Dr. He agreed not to say anything to my parents because my dad had just had a heart attack. I told them once he was doing better. I went ahead and had 5 children and I was 60 when I finally had it replaced. I'm doing well ☺️
It's amazing to hear how you've managed your health while raising a family! It sounds like you had a great doctor who respected your wishes, which is so important. It’s inspiring that you had five children and were able to navigate your health challenges. I'm glad to hear you're doing well after having it replaced (was it a valve?)—wishing you continued health and happiness! John. community moderator.
I had my mitral valve replaced because it was leaking. Now Miss Piggy (granddaughter named it) and my tricuspid valves are leaking. Will probably have to get both replaced. I also had a stroke and a TIA.
