http://www.smart-heart-living.com/Heart-blog.html If you're living with heart disease, here is the place to find the information and resources you need to achieve and maintain a heart healthy lifestyle! en-us Heart disease Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:56:38 GMT Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:56:38 GMT smart-heart-living.com http://www.smart-heart-living.com/its-in-the-genes.html I saw a cardio in July 2011 for a routine check up. This was the first visit since arriving in Australia 10 months earlier. After the ECG and the 2D echo, Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:56:36 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/tina.html I am a 42 year old female who in October 2011 had three coronary and a left subclavian bypass. I have smoked cigarettes since I was 14 years old and have Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:17:59 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/my-quadruple-heart-surgery.html I am s fairly active male in my fifties before I found I had symptoms of heart problem.During my days in college ,I was fairly active in soccer,squash Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:54:08 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/two-years-later-and-still-pain-from-my-scar.html Had what I decided was Angina, my doctor confirmed this. I was rushed to hospital one night when I passed out. Have had a double bypass. Rehabilitation Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:56:12 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/i-am-only-32-male-recover-from-a-massive-heart-attack.html Nov 3, 2011 I was tired and sleeping after completing some hard work (shifting furnishers to a new home). It was 12:30 am I wake up with a sharp pain in Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:55:11 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/one-incredible-heart-attack-leads-to-fh-diagnosis.html I was out for dinner with friends one day when I unexpectedly began to feel faint. I became hot and started sweating profusely and my chest swelled with Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:05:39 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/aortic-valve-replacement.html Sandra Thornton describers her aortic valve replacement surgery and recovery. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:59:47 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/my-second-life.html Hi, my name is Anetta Pele i am from a south pacific island single mom of three children. Population about 65,000 so that's not a lot of us. I had two Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:06:58 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/how-can-i-tell-my-16-year-old-boyfriend-i-have-a-scar-on-my-chest.html Well Hello I am jade and I'm 16. I also have a boyfriend that is 16 and I have a scar across my chest. He doesn't know it but I want to tell him before Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:37:05 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/recalled-fidelis-lead-wire-was-reinstalled.html I had Pace/Defib replaced with an upgraded version six (6) months ago. I am concerned that the original Re-called Lead wire that was attached to the first Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:57:53 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/skin-sensitivity-in-the-stomach-area.html I had my quadruple bypass about nine months ago. About three months ago I started experiencing a burning sensation stretching across the width of my stomach.It's Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:11:28 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/two-bypass-surgeries-four-heart-attacks-two-pacedefib-implants.html And still kickin at seventy five yrs! Yep, I had the first quadrupal by-pass in 1995, and the second, a tripple by-pass in 2007. I had the first Pace/Difib Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:10:47 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/48-and-a-double-bypass.html I had a stent placed in my LAD in Oct 2010. My symptoms were shortness of breath and having to stop every few feet just to catch my breath. After a few Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:52:28 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/wife-of-quad-bypass-man.html Husband has extreme chest pain. Started after surgery and the drs. thot the wire holding the ribcage together should be cut. Now, has pain ranging from Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:17:40 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/my-heart-under-repair.html Last year, I had a rude awakening! I needed open heart bypass surgery! How could this be! I'm too young for this - 58! This is my last year in education Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:16:17 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/whirlwind-of-changes.html On November 11, 2011, my world was changed forever. I had gone early in October for yearly women's exam. In passing my doctor asked if anything unusual Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:50:32 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/pay-close-attention-to-your-symptoms.html I did not think that there was anything that wrong. I had slight chest pain and a little bit of pain on the inside of my arms when exercising. I went Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:57:41 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/ccjones.html On November 9,2011 I had a quadruple bipass and up until now I still regret the decision I have made. I am totally going through what I call some mental Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:52:23 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/quad-by-pass-scar-pain.html I am 50 years old and had quad by pass last dec (2010). I am having a lot of pain and discomfort in the scar on my chest. If anyone can help me let me Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:44:29 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/a-new-lease-of-life.html I was a regular runner until nearly 40 when I developed odd symptoms which were diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. I didn't control my blood sugar well (I tried Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:02:49 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/still-painful-left-chest-bones.html Hi Everyone: I am Michael Fong, aged 68 years young. I had triple bypass surgery 3 months and 22 days ago, keeping healthy by strictly observing my doctor's Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:49:23 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/widowmaker.html I was 48 two years ago October 26th. I felt like the tip of a pen or pencil was sticking me just to the right of my left nipple. I felt that on and off Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:16:22 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/male-60-years-old.html I am in 3rd week of triple bypass surgery. Other than feeling extremely tired most of the time, I am experiencing severe nausea each morning upon awakening Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:27:05 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/a-new-lease-on-life.html Hi my name is Brenda and I had quadruple bypass heart surgery on 8/9/2011. I am now entering in just over two months since my surgery. It was a very scary Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:28:49 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/28-days-the-story-behind-the-scar.html I am 27yr old female I recently had heart surgery 10days after I gave birth. My first signs that something was wrong was strong chest pains that did not Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:09:16 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/living-with-heart-disease-at-50.html In 2005, at the age of 44, I had my first event with Coronary Artery Blockage. I was on a business trip in Vancouver and sitting in a restaurant, saying Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:34:25 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/a-surprise-heart-attack.html While watching my first ever 3D movie, I felt decidedly sick, dizzy and confused. My Son in Law delivered me to a small local cottage hospital who, in Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:41:59 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/cabbage-4-cardiac-artery-bypass-graft.html I sure never knew I was a CABG 4 until four and a half months ago. The home healthcare nurse showed up at my house for the first time and explained it Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:11:34 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/victory.html I recently turned 53 and feel so blessed to be alive. I had triple bypass surgery in May of 2010.There was such a history of cancer in my family so I mainly Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:59:21 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/wwwmyopenheartconz.html Hi, my name is Dwight, About 3 months ago I had a chest infection, didn't think much of it, so I put off going to the doctors, about 2 weeks passed Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:22:01 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/shaf.html I never had any symtoms of heart aches or any pain even my previous blood report did not indicate much of cholestroll all level were perfect as I was doing Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:42:09 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/pete-charlesworth-bypassblade.html I 1st wrote this just over 5 years ago & now I can't find it but I feel as though I should tell it again, my trouble 1st started on the golf course 26th Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:13:53 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/my-heart-dramaand-i-thought-the-cancer-treatment-sucked.html 36 year old married, mother of 3 boys and a beautiful step-daughter. Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer April 2010. After completing 8 rounds Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:20:24 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/tom.html I was on my way home from work approx. 7:00 AM .I work the nite shift at a State Prison in NJ. I had never had any symptoms at all, no pain, no fatigue, Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:45:25 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/my-scar-isnt-even-there.html I'm a very energetic 75 year old woman..have never been ill with anything in my adult years....not even a cold. One evening, while walking to my car, I Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:07:48 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/i-thought-it-was-all-in-my-mind.html I had high cholesterol for at least 15 years, ranging from 300 to 500. I developed a fatty liver during that time that didn't like statins and never felt Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:08:18 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/cabg-before-heart-attack.html First Signs of Trouble Most baffling thing was the symptoms that I had on the day when I went in ICU were the same as I had earlier several times. In Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:41:07 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/prkrishnamoorthy1.html i had a bypass in 1998. ever since, i am having pain in the sternum. the pain has been increasing only. doctors have not been able to help me. anone with Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:03:24 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/my-open-heart.html I am a fifty year old male that had open heart surgery this year, (2011) on March 21st. I had had a few times when I was feeling chest pain and tightness Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:48:18 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/prkrishnamoorthy.html i had bypass in august 1998. ever since then i am continuously having pain in the sternum. the pain is increasing only. no medicines have helped. any solution Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:12:54 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/don-male-adult.html The room started spinning and my stomach got upset when I was 45, found out my neck internal carroted artery was blocked had to have operation to have Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:27:38 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/bobbiereally-because-i-am-not-convinced.html Who da thunk it? It all began when I changed my OB/GYN Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:19:18 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/i-wish-i-knewmy-story1.html I am a 48 year old female. I feel, look and behave as in my 30's. I keep up with all of my 30 year old friends. marathons, biking challenges, trek up tower Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:17:17 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/i-wish-i-knewmy-story.html I am a 48 year old female. I feel, look and behave as in my 30's. I keep up with all of my 30 year old friends. marathons, biking challenges, trek up tower Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:19:14 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/my-open-heart-scar.html I dont mind it all, the scar. I'm 40YO. I wear whatever I want & feel great about it. Anybody with 1/2 a brain knows what it is. I get more questions Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:08:18 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/heart-attack-2011.html So I am 25 year's young and I have a 10 year old daughter and. February 16th 2011 I gave birth to a healthy 8 pound baby girl c-section! March 11 2011 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:07:04 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/preparing-for-heart-surgery.html Hello, I am a 53 year old male who has exercised in some form another since high school. I'm currently preparing to have my first heart surgery in August Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:18:44 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/long-term-sternum-pain.html I had a quad 6 months ago at 48 years old and I do feel FANTASTIC! The only real concern for me is the bone pain which I still suffer daily. I had a bad Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:17:48 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/yeoman-accountant.html Age 64, 37 tax seasons, past smoker. CABG (3) after unknown heart attack. Sense of well being diminished after leaving hospital and multiple life style Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:29:49 GMT http://www.smart-heart-living.com/my-journey-to-being-a-cabg.html May. 2011 I’m Fit and healthy for my age. Aren’t I? Course I am, nothing wrong with me, I keep active in my job and am going to live forever. Sure I am Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:47:45 GMT