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Sleep and heart attacks

‎09-05-2019 16:35

‎09-05-2019 16:35

https://www.ajc.com/news/world/here-how-much-sleep-you-should-get-night-avoid-heart-attacks-accordin...

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‎09-05-2019 17:56

‎09-05-2019 17:56

Thanks for posting, @wtksk8r!  Makes improving sleep time and quality all that more important!  Especially for us heart attack survivors who would like to prevent another one.

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‎09-05-2019 21:16

‎09-05-2019 21:16

I knew that I needed at least six hours of sleep to feel well because five or less made for a terrible day. Thanks for posting that @wtksk8r 

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‎07-30-2020 08:08

‎07-30-2020 08:08

I had a heart attack following a stroke.  Unfortunately I live in Missouri and finding a good cardiologist is next to impossible.  

After a triple bypass surgery I was having a problem with fluid retention in my legs.  (turned out to be medication enduced).  A drug called Furosemide will help clear it up, but the side effects are that it WILL not may destroy organs.

The first cardiologist I was to see was going to have me check into the hospital thru the ER and be put on massive antibiotics for an infection in my legs which I did not have.  I walked out.

Later I saw another cardiologist from a different hospital.  By that time I was back to walking 45 minutes every day and doing 15 minutes of light to moderate cario exercise.  This doctor did not listen to anything I said.  Eight weeks following surgery and she was telling me I should be briskly walking 10,000 steps a day.  Even my wife, who dosen't think any doctor can do wrong, commented that she was very condescending.  

Unfortunately I have not actually seen a cardiologist that I trust and can work with.

Using fitbit I closely watch my heart rate while exercising and try to keep from going past cardio.  I am currently doing about 30-50 minutes of cardio daily plus walking 45 minutes.

 

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‎07-30-2020 11:51

In response to WyoSundancer

‎07-30-2020 11:51

Thank you for sharing your experience with this @WyoSundancer! 

 

It can be hard to find a good specialist in some areas, I struggled to find a good traumatologist to get my back checked when I was in intense pain, but I was eventually lucky enough to find one that was able to help me. 

 

I'm sorry to see that you're still struggling to find a cardiologist that you trust, but it's good to know that you've found your Fitbit device helpful to keep track of your heart rate. 😁

Davide | Italian and English Community Moderator, Fitbit


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