Hey, I'm planning to emigrate to Portugal, but I have complex congenital heart disease and therefore require care from a GUCH specialist. My concern is that there may not be any specialized doctors or clinics for adults with congenital heart disease in Portugal. Does anyone know if there are appropriate specialists or medical centers in…
What can happen? can it break?
I have a question: Do you actually notice heart defects before you die? as some say yes it can also suddenly stop the heart but if you don't have any symptoms before, often and does this happen often in Germany? am now 21
I'm having my teeth cleaned today, but because I have a heart condition, I always have to take antibiotics as a preventative measure before the cleaning. I've had a cold since Tuesday, but today is the day I'm already feeling much better, except for the runny nose and a bit of fatigue. Now I just…
Good day I've noticed that when I'm stressed, my heart rate isn't synchronized. They kind of alternate between beating. Shouldn't they all beat at the same time? Thanks in advance for answers
Oxygen saturation limits vary depending on the heart defect and stage (e.g., corrected/uncorrected). In which cases should patients not saturate above a certain limit?
I was born with a heart defect called DILF, which means I'm missing the septum and the small half of my heart. I notice that I have a lot of trouble with math, even with simple things, and I forget things from class very quickly (which doesn't mean I'm a bad student!). It's really bothering…
Hello; I have a heart defect and had surgery 3-4 years ago. After that, I never had any problems with it again, until recently. I was on vacation and couldn't sleep at night because I had a stabbing pain in my chest/heart when I breathed in. Then I went to the doctor and my resting…
I have a heart defect and am often under stress because of school, classmates, housework, my mother, my brother, and my own mental health issues. I have a lot to do, but I don't want to go into detail right now because it would take too long. I'm curious to see if stress has any…
It all started last year when I had several severe panic attacks with heart palpitations. I have and have had a very stressful time, which seems to have taken more of an emotional toll on me than I expected. Because I initially thought I was somehow ill, I went through a marathon of doctors. I…
Good day, As already written in the title, I am wondering what one can do about tension in the back/neck area if one is a pacemaker wearer. First of all, yes, I am aware that I should ask my doctor, etc. But I would also be interested in the opinion of another pacemaker wearer. I…
Hello first of all, I was just at the cardiologist because I've had a heart defect since I was a child. But the doctor said today that I need another heart operation because the one I had as a child had come loose. I can still remember that operation clearly and therefore know the pain…