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What does it mean to have CHF diagnosis, symptoms, normal echo?
What does it mean to have a Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) diagnosis, symptoms, and a normal echocardiogram?
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@mikeydc2008
I would get a second opinion
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2 ReactionsI think an echo only looks at the heart"s parts. The chf is talking about how it beats and electrical impulses.
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2 Reactions@shmerdloff — Yes, I am starting to think and move in this direction, too. I am thinking about following up on my abnormal ECG/LAFB findings and getting more advanced Electrophysiology testing. I may go to Cleveland Clinic or Johns Hopkins for this. Additionally, I have been having episodes of overnight fluid retention of more than 2 lbs. And that is something new for me!
@mikeydc2008
That kind of water retention is a red flag. Says your pumping system is struggling to get get of the water. Among your meds you"ll get diuretics.
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2 Reactions@shmerdloff — Yes, thank you! I am taking my Lasix and Potassium!!!
@mikeydc2008
I have on my medical history being diangosed with CHF. But I have never had the symptoms.
My diagnosis was cardiomyopathy non schsimic (spell) cause (most likely a virus or infection causing scar tissue). I asked my doctors about why the CHF diagnosis when no symptoms. I was told when diagnosed with heart failure the "norm" is to list as CHF.
I don't like the label as told my lungs are clear since being diagnosed 26 years ago and never had any doctor say lungs are congested. I am an active exerciser.
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3 Reactions@jc76 — It’s good to hear you never had to deal with congestion! I have never had to deal with congestion either. How do you handle your “Cardiomyopathy” diagnosis? Do you think Cardiomyopathy affects you as you exercise? I want to do more hiking and exercising. I am worried about the conduction disorder in my heart since a Left Bundle Branch Block was discovered last week. I think I will see an Electrophysiologist (EP) for possible treatment. Thank you for your help!