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Living with an LVAD
Heart palpitations maybe
Last activity 3 hours 32 minutes
I’ve been shocked several times. I’ve had two ablations. One last May and one in November. I was wondering if anyone ever gets the feeling that their heart is racing, palpitations, heart feeling strange when urinating at times. Every time I feel anything I go into a panic. My doctors say I’ve got...
Equipment
Heartmate 3 battery charger
Last activity 12 hours 46 minutes
My father received a Hearmate 3 in November, and we have been slowing adjusting to his new life. The battery charging situation causes him anxiety, and he would like to add a second charger. Please let me know if you have one available. Has anyone purchased a charger from EBAY? Thank you, Meghan R.
Equipment
Shower Bags
Last activity 2 days 10 hours
I have two brand new shower bags love to offer them to anyone in need of them.
Living with an LVAD
Needing Dentures, having a concern....
Last activity 2 days 14 hours
Can an LVAD patient have laughing gas as a way to remove teeth prior to dentures?
