Heart Failure: Everything You Need To Know

[@sheagoff6009]

My cousin went into congestive heart failure at age 19 six years ago. You never would’ve known how sick he was because he was away at school and pulling straight A’s. It ended up being an issue with his valves and he had two valves replaced at the Cleveland clinic. He’s been doing great ever since and has lived a healthier life because of it. He lost a lot of weight and started eating healthier.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear he is ok Shea. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Violet3017]

I just found out that my loss of strength in my legs, going up and down stairs, and getting up from the floor was not because I wasn’t exercising enough. It was because I have CHF with an ejection fraction of between 20-25%. I was in shock, and scared! I just turned 81 and don’t want to be given a death sentence. Your discussion gives me hope, and I learned that I am taking a beta blocker as well as the latest new drug meant for diabetics so my doctor is on top of the latest in heart care. You present the information so well, and I’m more hopeful now about my heart health.❤️😊

[@AW-jx4td]

My daughter at age 32 was diagnosed w CHF. Ejection Fraction was 18%.It has been 5 yrs. her EF is now 34%. She is on meds. She feels awful tired after she takes her meds. She leads a very active life on their farm. She has 2 young boys. Thank you for these videos.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome A W. sorry to hear that but glad the meds are helping

[@sooz9433]

I was diagnosed with CHF in late 2017. Had a cath and showed as 25% E.F.. I had to wear a defibrillator vest for 3 months and started on Carvedilol, Losartan Potassium and Spironolactone and the last 3 Echocardiograms have been normal results. Before I took 1 hour inside the shower and couldn't do anything without getting seriously out of breath. Now I can shower normally grocery shop while walking instead of riding..so much has changed but you've still given me info here I didn't know about. God Bless you Doctors and thank you from the U.S..❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Sooz. All the best to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ankebachmann4833]

Again an awesome, informative video. My dad has congestive heart failure. I’m visiting him actually right now in the Netherlands. He received a pacemaker four years ago. He is on several medications. Holding his own by the looks of it. So nice to better understand what’s going on with him. He just turned 87, I hope he will be able to add a few more years to that!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we could help Anke and all the best to your dad in the Netherlands. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@beautyfromashes14]

Hi I hope your dad's doing better. Did having the pacemaker help him with lessening symptoms ?

[@ankebachmann4833]

@@beautyfromashes14 definitely! It made a huge difference. Thank you.

[@euleysmith5047]

Our God 🙏 is, certainly a good G c

[@Sushi2735]

You guys are awesome!!! Oh how I wish one of you was my doctor!!!!.,I’m #2! It stinks! No heart attack, but admitted to ER in respiratory failure. Simply terrified. I swell in the belly. That’s why I had NO CLUE. MY CARDIOLOGIST IS KIND But more concerned with Afib, which was corrected with ablation. Has no concern about Heart Failure and in 8 months I’m going downhill. DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. SO WEAK, I can’t GET TO MAIL BOX. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We suspect your cardiologist does care about your heart failure but it is often related to the a fib. Just voice your concerns and they will likely be addressed. Hang in there Sushi!

[@Sushi2735]

@@TalkingWithDocs how terribly kind of you to respond. I’m very touched! Tomorrow I see my Pulmonologist due to the breathing problems, and I’ll see if he thinks I need to see cardiologist before December. October 10th, I will get the Watchmen installed. Thank you again for your good wishes 💖

[@mattcave4588]

I am 3/4 done nursing school and was writing a research paper on CHF. I googled Dr. Mike and I didn't realize you guys were just down the road from KW in the GTA. I really appreciated the Dr. Mikes explanation. Also I had my first OR experience where I was an observer and not the one laying on the table under anesthesia. I got to watch a TKA and the mechanical side of surgery especially ortho, made me want to take the OR course and maybe someday be a scrub nurse in the OR, and have to memorize the 200 instruments that were in front of me for your specialty. I loved every minute of it!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is so awesome Matt! Good luck with your last year

[@brendalee4356]

Finally a video that describes this disease so someone without a medical degree can understand it. I loved this video. My mother has type 2 heart failure. They tell her there is nothing they can do for her. I have researched to try to find out what to expect through this journey through its entirety but haven’t been able to find anything. Yes I know it will get worse but I just want to make her as comfortable as possible. What are her limitations like taking care of herself. Will she be so out of breath that she will not be able to bathe or just do everyday things bc I feel like we are there or she has just given up. How do I tell the difference? I think it’s important for people to know what to expect and what to do when caring for someone with CHF. Please do a video on caring for someone with CHF.

[@kathleenbeaver8249]

Thank you so much for this video. I have CHF and my doctor never even told me! I asked him why I was talking a particular medication and he just said it was for CHF. This video was so reassuring and informative, it has been as good as a tonic! Bless you for this wonderful explanation and for your whole series. Please accept my sincere gratitude for this! Kathleen

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are so welcome Kathleen. All the best to you!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@kathleenbeaver8249]

@Mel Falzer thanks. I have changed my GP, but I was first given this medication in hospital and the specialist never said a word. He brought students to listen to my heart, then students would arrive in twos, and I was not told a thing, not even that I was to be prescribed another medication. My fault to a great extent for not asking, but they should have explained it all to me. Thanks a lot. Kathleen

[@winsmith5196]

My 11 yr old dog has CHF. She had all the testing from Cardio Vet. She is currently on Vetmedin twice a day. I’ve been told she’s in late stage heart failure. Is there anything else that could help? She is a rescue from an abusive situation. I have only had her a yr in a half, don’t want to loose her ❤️. You guys are awesome!!

[@emmel4fun]

@@winsmith5196 Oh no...😭 Poor doggo.

[@piedmontpilgrim1]

You need another doctor!

[@toryberch]

I have a family history of aortic dissection and heart failure. So for me the echo is vital I learned I have a generous aorta at 3.7 cm which is being monitored as well as premature beats in small chamber with occasional pvc's. Your heart ♥️ videos are priceless and I want to say thank you ☺️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Tory. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@denb695]

Very informative video,at 73 I don't have any health issues but I like to be knowledgeable about possible problems that may occur. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Now you know Den! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@natedampier7746]

This is actually correct here, its hard for me just to get my mail and check on it every day. I just love being to where I cannot do anything here.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry to hear that Nate. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@barbaraebner5889]

Love the cardiologist input. He explains things so clearly.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

He sure does Barbara. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@dp.2766]

Diagnosed with CHF 3 months ago and am on 3 of the drugs that you mentioned. My EF went from about 17% to 28% . Am feeling much better and scheduled for evaluation on a defibrillator/pacemaker next month. Entresto ! 🤠

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it

[@goforitrazz]

“ You are in charge of your own health” (at the end of the video,) I was having some mild angina or some chest pains(,I,m not sure the cause was ever conclusive,)the internal DR sent me to the specialist,I told him I drank some beer everyday,he brushed me off with a look of distain and ended the visit,I saw him six weeks later to review some tests and told DR I had not drank since I had see him,he shook my hand and said : we will never meet again if you look after your self👍👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s awesome razz. Congrats

[@carlkirby1621]

Great job guys!! Thanks for providing such through information on heart health. Really appreciate you all taking the time to provide explanations for the conditions and treatments of heart failure! Stay safe!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Carl. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@rodi505]

I had type 2. I could not lay down at all. Slept in a chair for a week. Gasped for air like my head was in a toilet. So tired. Went to hospital blood pressure through the roof. Lungs full of fluid. Heart function was 35% ran a ekg on my watch b4. The warning scared me. The only reason why I went to hospital.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow glad you have a fancy watch! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@GenevieveHess]

Great explanation of this issue. Dr don't have the time to explain this to all patients with this condition. Thanks to these great Drs. For this fine explanation. Just had a recent attack with all these symptoms. Thanks to these great Drs.

[@goththicus]

Excellent information! Thank you for sharing.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Goth. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@wordswordswords8203]

"People might be watching this five years from now." "Not likely" LOL It's good there are a lot of things to do to help the heart. My dad has heart failure and is on Lasix, metoprolol, and lisinopril. Great video. Thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Thanks for explaining this in terms that are understandable. You guys do this in a fun way, but very informative. Thank you.

[@jerimow8400]

The guy in the middle will never be a movie star. The two on the outside will probably never be movie stars. I love love love this channel and these non-movie star doctors.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha JeriMo. You are correct. Doing our best to keep it real. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@jerimow8400]

@@TalkingWithDocs Just in case there’s any confusion, the reason you will never be movie stars is because of the amount of times you look at the camera. The middle guy never looks at the camera. The outside guys occasionally give it a little glance. The sort of glance you would give a 1970 AMC Gremlin with white walls.

[@alicew3563]

The guy in the middle is the doctor I would like to visit if having problems. Trusty, straight forward and honest (AND seems kind too, if you're like me, kind of afraid of hospitals in general, kindness is key! Oh, and kindness is always key imo.)

[@smallfootprint2961]

So informative to hear more details about these heart problems. I won't go into detail, but at 83 I have a pace maker, and irregular heart beats. It's very concerning.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Small. Hope it gets better and that you can get the treatment you need. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@melissamusick5864]

Thank you!! I'm so glad you did this video! My dad went into the hospital for a kidney issue and found out his heart doesn't pump out all of the blood it takes in like its supposed to. It just sort of pools in the lower chambers. He is often short of breath and fatigued and his legs swelled substantially. If its not one thing its something else sometimes. I once went to Emergency for facial edema ( or as I called it 'Jay Leno chin') and they found a meningioma tucked in behind my eye! Anyway, thank you SO much for presenting all this information so clearly. I'm a little less freaked out now.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Melissa. Hope your dad is ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sj6919]

Thank you for making this informative video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome S J. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

I started out with pleural effusion (and didn't know it) until it turned into a serious empyema - I had only minor symptoms, which I basically ignored - After a few days I finally called 911, the empyema required 3 hours of surgery, and I developed the heart failure while I was hospitalized. My total hospital stay was 38 days.

[@rustytindog]

Thanks guys l have just going thorough early stage, stage 4 and worry about it

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow rusty best of luck

[@kgomotsogagosi806]

I was recently diagnosed with CHF, as in 2 weeks back. Um still struggling with understanding what it is. Also emotionally um still struggling to accept. I know oneday I will get there.

[@tutualbert4754]

Thank you so much. I have a TAVR valve but I can tell it’s getting worse I have hf with p ef. You made it very clear

[@lindacoffin5110]

Yeah to you guys for doing this. Your videos encourage me to be aware of lifestyle and straightens my trust in the medical and pharmaceutical system!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Doing our best Linda!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mancello]

Excellent discussion regarding CHF. A discussion about different arrhythmias might be useful for the audience. Many have heard of AFib but discussion of VFib, VTach, PVCs, SVT, etc would be helpful.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good call Dominic. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@simonbraddock5855]

Thanks Gentlemen this was reassuring for me, waiting for a cardioversion due to AF. It was a shock to suddenly be on all this medication after not taking regular medication before. and the increases in dosage can be scary. the symptoms were exactly what sent me to the ER, shortness of breath, fatigue and edema. medication is working and change of lifestyle including job too , relying more positive now. It’s a Scary thing togo through especially seeing or hearing those words Heart Failure. Thanks again

[@cbordes1]

Wonderful explanation. When my husband was diagnosed I was so terrified and I didn’t get any answers or explanations. Thank you so much for your informative video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome. Hope he is ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Mel-yh8yn]

Another awesome video, thanks for having Dr.H on again. We love him! You guys are working so hard to deliver the best videos for us, thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Mel doing our best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@joseenoel8093]

Ya we love him, he's so cool, cute and down to earth 🌎! He can park his little plastic shoes covers under my bed anytime, I'll even make sure the cat 🐱 makes room for him!

[@thomasbeatty9496]

Thanks Docs. Great show.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Thomas. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mandydehoog2708]

Dr. Z, I’m sure you never had a “heart problem” in high school. Great info. Now I know what to watch out for. Thxs Docs🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha Mandy. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ksharpe8137]

I would love to see a video about heart murmurs. I have recently been told I have one but my cardiologist told me many people have one and never know it. I just think it would be interesting to learn more about it.

[@MustangSally7259]

Me too!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We have added it to the list K. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@SandraCarrkentsfarmcottages]

@@TalkingWithDocs and I'd like to know more about RBBB which I was diagnosed with ,but never had any follow up.

[@MrTonyharrell]

Boy, this was timely for me. I’m in the middle of this after triple bypass 3 years ago.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Tony. Hope you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@MrTonyharrell]

@@TalkingWithDocs Seems I gained about 45 lbs of water weight. I don’t really understand the results of all the tests but apparently one side doesn’t fill enough or fast enough. I just developed a pain inside just to the right of my scar after not having any pain at all since and including my surgery. It almost feels like something happened to the wire used to hold the bone together. It feels like a muscle strain. Anyway, communication with my doctor and he says pains like this come and go.

[@PapasDino]

Wow, what a great review...the term "Heart Failure" I think is unfortunate as it connotes almost an immediate death sentence and based on the info the future seems a brighter for patients in this population.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It is getting better Dino. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Cornievenzter]

Thank you, this made me feel much better.

[@alidavalentinagosgnach700]

Another great video! Thanks for having Dr. H on, I find it very interesting talking about heart health! You guys are the best!😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@joseenoel8093]

Excellent as always! Much love from Josée on the Island of Montreal (Aka good at avoiding downtown) My neighbour's daughter had a valve stretched yrs back, I'm glad her future's assured!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Josee. All the best to you in Montreal!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@andreag983]

Thank you for the good info. I have ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) working very well, gives sense of security and support. Amazing technology.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure A. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@georgeleone]

Always learn alot from the Docs!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Doing our best George! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@joannescholl7216]

Thank you so much doctors for this informative video. I am having issues with my heart at this time and your video was most helpful and full of information for me.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we could help Joanne. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@annbowen4303]

Thank you so much Have heart failure you have have put my mind at rest

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we can help Ann

[@taniaelliott6625]

Thank you so much! Sitting here with afib, changing, copd, lifelong htn no one can fix. I'm on O2, but still get short of breath sometimes. I turn the a/c on a lot! Angina with intrinsic anxiety really sucks. Some pain meds would be nice, but they're virtually illegal. Not happy about dying alone in pain.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It can be super complicated Tania.

[@delladearest2511]

Wonderful and timely information 🤩👏👏👏❣️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it Della. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@cathylaycock5598]

I saw my GP on Tuesday for shortness of breath. I do have mild Emphysema and he said do have restrictions in my lungs. BP was good, heart sounded good, and lungs sounded clear. He did check my neck. Yesterday I had chest X-rays. I’ll be getting ECG and heart tracing at LifeLabs along with blood test to show shortness of breath.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best of luck Cathy. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@n6408s]

Thanks for videos! I've watched many. Nice, concise with not a lot of fluff. I was diagnosed with CHF in December of 2019 when I was 59. Healthy, active with no risk factors or family history. My EF was 15%. 18 months later my EF was 55%. My goal is 60%. But no improvement in the last 6 months. Was hoping that if I hit that number I wouldn't have to keep taking the meds, but my cardiologist said I would be on them for the rest of my life.

[@JimAllen-Persona]

I’ve come to accept that although I originally balked at it myself. I have AFIB that comes and goes. I’ll be on blood thinners for the rest of my life. The thing that bothers me the most at this moment is the sense of guilt that I can’t donate blood anymore.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Don but you should be proud of your improvement. All the best going forward. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@user-qm8fb4cp7m]

They all tell you that because they don’t want to loose you as patient 😮 try reading and natural things but don’t forget you have too consult your primary doctor first and they will tell you that you need them and your meds for life ❤

[@helend222]

Such helpful advice.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like it Helen. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@monaanderson8262]

Great job guys, as always. You are always so upbeat and hopeful, and genuine in your interest and continuing studies on all health matters. I always feel better after watching one of your videos. Especially this one. My family history revolves around shorter life spans due to heart failure, so its a more likely possibility for me. Thanks s much for your information and good cheer. Mona ♥️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Mona. Glad we could help in any small way.

[@libbyannstew8775]

Another very informative video - you explain things so clearly in a way that is easy to understand. Thank you! Your patients are lucky to have you. Future topic suggestion: Enlarged heart diagnosis. What causes it? What is the long term prognosis? How is is treated? Thanks for considering.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Will add it to the list Libbyann. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@libbyannstew8775]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you!

[@sungear]

Great channel, you guys do great! Request: position your guest on one side with you two on the other. This would be similar to how talk shows run. Your guests, when in between both of you, struggles to address each of you and the camera.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it. Fair suggestion. We like to keep them front and Center. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@loriwilliams8302]

Thank you for making this very informative video!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Lori. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@richt6353]

Thank You for this great Video!

[@hillarywilkins7395]

Must be an outlier as i have no symptoms of HF - not breathless & no swelling I in advertantly discovered it when my Apple Watch alerted me to atrial fibrillation 6 mths ago & was shocked to learn my EF was 25% but Entresto & other meds discussed here have improved it to 45%. HF has not hampered my life still lifting heavy weights 4x a week, walking most days- feel lucky & unlucky at the same time - my Afib is permanent

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow that’s awesome. Glad you are ok

[@marymn11]

Thx from a spouse of someone with end stage CHF.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We are sorry to hear that. Welcome

[@barbm7412]

I had heart failure in 2018. Thank goodness my husband was there n did CPR. I had gone to yoga that day n just got home 10-15 minutes. I was very lucky n was in ICU 5 days, pulled my oxygen tube out!! Was in the hospital 4 more days. I am on Losartan n carvedilol. I am doing great now!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Barb. So glad you are ok

[@barbm7412]

@@TalkingWithDocs every time I go see my cardiologist he has the biggest smile!! I appreciate everything he did for me n the whole team!!

[@barbm7412]

@@TalkingWithDocs oh and I hit my head so hard on the tile floor I was dizzy getting up for months. That football player that had it recently my first thought was at least he had a helmet!!

[@GreggBB]

Thanks for all the information. The heart is so amazing. Love hearing anything you to pass along information about issues with it and what is done for diagnosis and treatment.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Gregg. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@riverbender9898]

Thank you for the encouraging report.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome riverbender. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Nan-59]

Informative, as always! Thanks Docs!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Nan! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@LynnSuthers]

So informative. CHF to me is one of the worse diseases. When you can’t breathe right- it’s the worst. Very interesting to hear all what you said. As always love your jokes too.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s awesome Lynn. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ivanhicks887]

Excellent Presentation - Thankyou

[@darlenericotta7550]

That was a great informative video Docs! A big thanks to all three of you. Bless you for all your great information!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Darlene. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@darlenericotta7550]

@@TalkingWithDocsit is good to watch these videos more than once, besides being so interesting you hear things you missed before! Great videos as always Docs.

[@MrVasmikey]

Thx Docs! Great job, learned a lot.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome vasmikey. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@alwayswfpb]

TOPIC SUGGESTION: Right Bundle Branch Block. Not sure where to submit suggestion. Love you two...so VERY likeable and always informative. (TLKR 1/17/22 Right knee is due January 2023. Your videos on NEW knees are superb...totally appreciated!)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok Lulu’s mom. Great suggestion. We will add it to the list. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@jimsantos6662]

Another great video, but please don't play music in the background through the entire video. It makes it more difficult to concentrate on what you are saying.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jim. Glad you liked it. This may be related to your device. Most people say the music is very quiet on playback. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@BillSW]

@@TalkingWithDocs i also find the music distracting while i concentrate what the docs are saying.

[@debbiekeltz-wolk7691]

Thank you so much for the information. I was recently in heart failure due to a reaction to my chemotherapy. Nobody explained what was going on and the oncologist was so determined that it wasn't the fault of the Taxol that caused it. Now I understand how serious this was.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure Debbie. Best of luck with Chemo. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Allangulon]

I have HOCM diagnosed about 29 months ago and had Septal ablation 14 weeks ago. The surgery helped enormously with the near constant pain and breathlessness but fatigue and pain on exercise is still an issue. At 55 my working days appear to be over. I stopped drinking alcohol completely and that has helped and I'm losing weight slowly with a low fat diet! My medications are disopyramide 200mg twice daily, bisoprolol fumarate 10mg daily, atorvastatin 80mg daily and aspirin 100mg daily. I have good days and bad days but all in all I'm doing ok considering!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@user-qm8fb4cp7m]

What was your EF % from your ecógrafo?

[@cherylsmith2345]

I so look forward to your Video’s; the information and knowledge is so powerful. Such great Doctors, Gent’s, guest Doc’s as well as some chuckles. Thank you so much.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So glad you liked it Cheryl. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@patchampagne1]

Thank you. My Mom is in heart failure 😪. She’s 85. Also my Grandson was born with Lymphatic Malformation with micro cysts affecting his left side of face. Many complications. His Ent dr proclaims he will be an excellent candidate for a face transplant. Scared us both. Could you do a show about LM or face transplant? He’s 14 and trying to plan ahead. We are raising him as Mom and Dad incompetent.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Pat. Sorry to hear this. We do not have anyone in our area that would perform such a procedure and likely is limited to a few centres. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@robm1415]

Hello from Australia. I love these sessions, thank you very much. By looking at these I was motivated to ask my Doctor about heart health and as a result underwent a number of tests including a "calcium score". I am 65 years of age and had one of these tests at 45 years of age which was 0. The more recent one was reported to be 21. Blood pressure is consistent at 120 / 75 so they say I am all good. Are these calcium scores a reliable indicator of heart health. Many thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Rob. So we don’t use them much in Canada for a bunch of reasons but they can be used as a piece of the puzzle in addition to other tests like bloodwork, EKG, and stress tests etc. glad you are doing well

[@angeladreesman6125]

I will have to get in as i have all these symptoms which have come on in the last 3 months. I have had high bp for years and been on Benazapril, however, it feels like it makes it worse now. Tighter chest and shorter breath.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Definitely see the doctor Angela. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@aelaan12]

Thank you so much for this video! I can relate to a lot of what you are mentioning here.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Al. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@francisexperience]

Love watching these guys!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is very kind Francis. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@SeuandavanessaLewis]

Thanks very much for your information

[@Kimbeattie]

Another great video with lots of good information. Your subscribes are going up and I pass on your channel to everybody. We are so lucky to live in Canada with our Public healthcare system. My wife's brothers partner is a cardiothoracic surgeon in USA and she tells me we are lucky to have our system. Keep up the good work .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you so much Kim!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ddt1313]

great informative vid. thanks for making it available.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@timbrousseau3490]

Awesome videos gentlemen. Could you do one about the connection between plaque psoriasis and arthritis, and any outlook for the future, for those who suffer from this.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We will add it to the list Tim. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@kubotajordan9502]

Great informative video docs as always . Since Found y'all I don't miss one . I Use this videos to ask my doc's questions . Thanks you wishing you all a great weekend !!!!!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha hope your doc doesn’t mind Kubota! Thanks for watching and subscribing and have a great weekend

[@sherrymilen1346]

Hi Guys! I love your videos! Please consider NOT adding the back round music. We older people can't tune out the back round noise and focus on what you are saying. I had to stop watching half way through this video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sherry. This seems to be device specific so maybe check your settings as we test it on multiple devices and have found the background music to be very quiet. Other viewers have confirmed that. Sorry though. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

wow, i just now posted a similar thing as it really is very annoying, and so many youtubers think they have to do that.

[@alisonburgess345]

Good luck to everyone with congestive heart failure. I hope you get better and stay better. Dr Zalzal addressed the question I had around improving your diet and lifestyle, which maybe useful down the track, but I now get that you need medical intervention first up (and maybe forever)... ♥️♥️♥️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Alison. Sometimes you still need some help. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@TheRevCandisBurgess]

Exactly!! Thanks for that "caveat," Dr Zalzal. An important point for patients to realize: sometimes medical intervention is the only way to get better. Very interesting, and the kind of conversation most of us don't get to hear (because we're not hanging around the OR at o'dark thirty!!).

[@jmcg5838]

The term Heart Failure is frightening. When you first hear this as a patient is sounds final, urgent and dire. How about just Cardiac Congestion Syndrome or just Heart Congestion. I am a terminal Stage 4 cancer patient that recently suffered fast onset CHF where over a few days went from mild/medium SOB to waking up feeling I was drowning. PE ruled out andCHF confirmed with testing. Diuretic gave almost immediate relief. I was very alarmed by being told I had heart failure on top of everything else. Heart Congestion would have been easier to swallow.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes rhe nomenclature can be problematic. Glad you are ok. Best of luck with your cancer J. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@lorettawatkins5024]

I want to brag about the wonderful medical treatment I get in Virginia! Pacemaker, mitral valve clip, and watchman. Also some meds. All this has added years to my life. I'm 77.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice of you to acknowledge Loretta! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@michaelsadventures4261]

I was looking forward to a new upload. Lots of great content.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Michael. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@robertbourne614]

Thanks again for another wonderful video, as always very informative

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Robert

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

Very important informative video

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Carleen.

[@davidward5225]

Once again, great info, thanx.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it David. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@thatgirl626]

This is a very informative post Docs. I’m saving this one. I have enough issues

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Miss Eileen. Keep up all the hard work! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ewawieczorek184]

I love this video!! Thank you sooo much!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Ewa. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@tj2070]

Excellent!!!!!!!!! Thank you’!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome TJ. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@noratombaugh9440]

Thank have a Dad with CHF will pass along this info to the rest of the family. Can you all do something on PVC's Thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Nora. We can add it to the list for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@atunis5804]

Another great video! The 3 Musketeers

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Chad! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@carolynanderson5837]

Thank you so much , this video was very helpful for me.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So very welcome Carolyn. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@kathywatt7555]

Good video. Thanks. It sounds like I’ve got both kinds, with diastolic dysfunction, 18% PVC’s (per 24 hour Holter), and moderately severe aortic stenosis.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry to hear that Kathy

[@nimashafernando2203]

Awesome! Thank you so much for this!!! so helpful

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome NIMASHA. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@connietravassos9959]

Thanks so much. I was diagnosed in January 2016. Recently had a scad heart attack and also possible FMD. Can you please make a video on these topics? Thank you for all your work.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We will add it to the list Connie

[@terrybouck5192]

Great video!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Terry. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@x7j4]

Another excellent video, but please keep the background music at a very low volume while the docs are talking, it’s very annoying trying to concentrate on what they are explaining while the background music is interfering with their voices.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi x7j4. It has been decreased and seems not to be a problem most. Sorry about that. Thanks for watching and subscribing