Understanding heart failure

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  • čas přidán 5. 01. 2016
  • In this video, Dr sanjay Gupta explains what heart failure is, how it is caused, what symptoms and signs are associated with it and how it is best treated. My website is www.yorkcardiology.co.uk
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  • @Boracho7
    @Boracho7 Před rokem +23

    I am the “someone, somewhere” benefiting from your videos 6 years later. I’m a new paramedic in California and your videos offer a lot more than what I learned throughout school. Thank you 🙏🏼

    • @user-nc2kz2mn5v
      @user-nc2kz2mn5v Před rokem +2

      I am in the UK and spent two weeks hospitalized for Heart Failure...I had better treatment and received more information from The EMS than the doctors.The nurses and hospital staff were exceptional.

  • @tonyoliver2334
    @tonyoliver2334 Před 2 lety +17

    This man is extremely aware of peoples sensitivity and anxiety over heart health. Very comforting to listen to. Definitely gifted and caring.

  • @searchlessrawdiet
    @searchlessrawdiet Před 5 lety +73

    Dr. Gupta is a wonderful doctor, and human being. I consulted with him several years ago by phone, and he perfectly helped me understand the heart diagnosis I had, and completely put me at ease, even though I have a serious health condition. Very grateful to him.

  • @peggymicsky8607
    @peggymicsky8607 Před 2 lety +30

    Sanjay, your videos are PRICELESS! Doctors do not talk to their patients or explain medical issues the way you do and patients are hungry for information and reassurance. You're exceptionally knowledgeable and gifted with the ability to explain things in a simple way and with compassion. Thank you, Doc, and come to America! We love Indian doctors, especially handsome ones! 💖

  • @davedesmarais6262
    @davedesmarais6262 Před 4 lety +22

    Thank you Dr. Gupta.
    You are becoming the world's cardiologist...the one we all wish we had.

  • @jennifer007007007
    @jennifer007007007 Před 7 lety +124

    i am a dentist by profession and understand how your work must be very demanding.
    i am impressed how you take time out of your busy schedule and help people.
    kudos !!!

    • @YorkCardiology
      @YorkCardiology  Před 7 lety +11

      thank you!!!!

    • @carinmalmqvist1787
      @carinmalmqvist1787 Před 5 lety +15

      You are truly a hero! I have met dozens of heartdoctors but noone explains as good and informative as you. You are a relief to many people. Thank you!

    • @a19patrol
      @a19patrol Před 4 lety +4

      @@YorkCardiology what a gentleman you are.

    • @abdulabdul8416
      @abdulabdul8416 Před 4 lety +3

      So wonderfully explained the system of failure and symptoms and durations. And building confident to listener. Deep technical points. Explanation of medical terms so nice. I love your talk. Our prayers to your entire family.

    • @mjenks85
      @mjenks85 Před 4 lety +1

      Will anesthesia affect my weak heart when I go to the dentist?

  • @knuftobor
    @knuftobor Před 4 lety +78

    This is more information than what I got from the cardiologists I have seen in the last 10 year's at Stanford. Thank you!

  • @zubeidaroberts7186
    @zubeidaroberts7186 Před rokem +4

    Hi Docter I was diagnosed with heart failure ..your videos are so helpful much appreciated thank you

  • @garyolson2676
    @garyolson2676 Před 3 lety +11

    I have heart damage from a heart attack almost 30 years ago. In 2012, I had quadruple bypass. My ejection fraction was the same before and after bypass surgery: around 40%. But here’s the deal - I was physically quite active for the 20 years before my bypass, and after the bypass and losing some weight I returned to my favorite form of exercise - cycling. Since then, I have ridden 10,000 miles, up and down hills, averaging about 13-14 mph. I am 72 years old and somewhat overweight. One cardiologist told me that an echocardiogram to check my EF at rest was very low mainly because I have an “athlete’s heart.” Some enlargement of ventricles or other endurance exercise induced changes. I did develop an atrial flutter, which was cured by ablation. I’ve always worried about my very low EF, but my fitness suggests that this may not be a seriously limiting factor.

    • @franciscajohnson7501
      @franciscajohnson7501 Před rokem

      Thank you Dr Gupta I wish you are in Texas. You made my day today for your information

  • @PinkeeLee
    @PinkeeLee Před 5 lety +14

    dr. gupta, you are keeping me from going to sleep. this information is better than a good movie. you are incredible. no dr. has the time to explain all of the intricacies. the heart is an amazing thing, isn't it?

  • @louisabartlett2307
    @louisabartlett2307 Před 5 lety +13

    You are a gem. My brother suffers with this. I pray that Father God leads you into more truth. About sickness’s. I feel so loved❤️ Thank you Dr. So much🙅🏽‍♀️

  • @danh2310
    @danh2310 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow this is the best explanation thanks doc. Long live all heart failure patients.. my dad had stents I'm worried it runs in the family.

  • @mathewhicks2998
    @mathewhicks2998 Před 3 lety +11

    I wish he was my doctor, i need a reassuring influence because of health anxiety 😔

  • @someone9608
    @someone9608 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for the reference values to help make sense of the various heart test results. Wish all cardiologists were as compassionate and dedicated as you to helping patients and carers understand their health conditions.God bless you sir!

  • @dennislurvey3235
    @dennislurvey3235 Před 4 lety +3

    heart failure snuck up on me, because there is a lack of information. Should be posters in every clinic and hospital corridor. I had all the outward symptoms but nothing to warn me. Your videos have been priceless !

  • @dauntiekay2768
    @dauntiekay2768 Před 6 lety +25

    Very interesting and informative--thank you for taking the time to educate us on heart failure. You are a gift and your videos are an invaluable source of knowledge.

  • @drawwithchris5063
    @drawwithchris5063 Před 6 lety +24

    Thank you so much again to this very important video especially to me,as a heart failure patient.Your the only Doctor explain well about my condition..kudos to you doc!

  • @TheKevinkumar
    @TheKevinkumar Před 5 lety +8

    Dr., you are a great human being and the selfless service that u are providing to the needy people all around d world are just invaluable. You are blessing to d mankind. May d Almighty keep u healthy forever & give u all d happiness in the world. Thanks a ton n stay blessed at all times. Gratitude - gratitude - gratitude !

  • @fecpnr
    @fecpnr Před 4 lety +3

    JOhn, aged 65. Thank you. The clearest explanation yet of a condition {diastolic heart failure} I have lived with now for five years. Most helpful.

  • @renerobertson324
    @renerobertson324 Před 2 lety +2

    Your explanation of heart failure has really helped me understand my condition .

  • @SpamBAT
    @SpamBAT Před 5 lety +5

    These are exactly the symptoms my mother was having, I can't believe her GP didn't see it for what it was. She's in hospital now, 2 days already.

  • @carolthomas1561
    @carolthomas1561 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you so much for the in depth information! I have recently being diagnosed with heart failure after a coronary artery bypass graft. I have been so worried and thought I would die in 5 years time, thank you for explaining this fully, you are amazing.

    • @thefuzzfactor2989
      @thefuzzfactor2989 Před rokem +1

      I'm the same. I was diagnosed a year ago. No infotmation. It's only.now that I have worse symptoms and am a bit scared. I too wish that Dr Gupta were my cardiologist.

  • @samanthadawson5389
    @samanthadawson5389 Před 5 lety +9

    As a second year nursing student who is currently trying to write a case study on heart failure I have found this video so helpful in gaining a better understanding of knowledge before writing my essay.

  • @kimanddeansrvlifewenzl3800
    @kimanddeansrvlifewenzl3800 Před 5 lety +12

    Thank you! You are a blessing to this world! ✝️ you took away so many of my fears etc.

  • @yvonnemvquire6349
    @yvonnemvquire6349 Před rokem +1

    You explained it perfectly. I have never been so satisfied with an explanation as I have listening to you. Thank you😊

  • @nelm8257
    @nelm8257 Před rokem +1

    Hi another good helpfull video...I'm currently awaiting a implant icd.i think...just had my follow up echo..EF 35..male 49 years..I had cardiac arrest november out of hospital..forever greatfull dr omar magdi Manchester cardiac centre...respect dr gupta..

  • @mmhervey3449
    @mmhervey3449 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much Dr. Gupta. This video was of particular interest to me as I have a sister in the hospital right now with heart failure. She has all of the symptoms you talked about, swollen extremities, breathlessness and she’s very weak. She has diabetes and her blood glucose is very high. This information is very good and gives us hope that she can come through this and live a longer life. Thank you again. I’ve been watching you for a long time and you explain things so they are not difficult to understand. God bless you.

  • @gloriawachel917
    @gloriawachel917 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you - this is so helpful - I have congestive heart failure

  • @brandymoore7191
    @brandymoore7191 Před 4 lety +10

    Another wonderful video. Your message is saving people’s lives. That’s incredible. Thank you so much.

  • @detailedinfinity
    @detailedinfinity Před 6 lety +2

    Dr Gupta as a patient suffering from heart failure which was diagnosed last September I was placed on a medication regime--the usual potions etc . Last week I presented to my cardiologist for my definitive echo which will give my medic information from that echo if indeed I need to proceed to an implant. You explained in both your vids what info my surgeon will derive from my data in the decision for an implant. As a person with some understanding of organ activities etc you have enlightened me and given me an insight of the jargon and presentation of the if, buts and maybe's of the cardio system--the link to respiratory and renal feedback and so on. I was so pleased to see and listen to a medic sat in his office with no smoke or mirrors which are usually found on the American channels and walking me through the biology given by the echo data. Thank you so much for your time which currently in the NHS is in very short supply. Keep doing what you're doing.
    Doncaster UK

  • @paulinebeaton4992
    @paulinebeaton4992 Před 7 lety +10

    Very very impressed and grateful with how u explain in detail about the problems and functions of the heart. It is so kind and generous of u. The videos are brilliant and u have a lovely speaking voice.

  • @mimifunkee9508
    @mimifunkee9508 Před 2 lety +2

    Coming across you Dr Gupta is one of the most beautiful things that have happened to me in 2021. Thanks so much for taking out time to educate us you don't know what you do to some of us you have given me in particular Hope. I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and my ecg says I have early repolarization I have so many symptoms that make me feel I'll just drop off and die. I recently subscribed to your channel and I must say I check up on your videos everyday. Thanks for loving humanity this much . You are a God sent

  • @carolbenson6524
    @carolbenson6524 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you for explaining all these things to us...sure helps in not worrying about so many of these issues.

  • @Ski7440
    @Ski7440 Před 3 lety +4

    Thankyou Sanjay ! My father died of heart failure 2015 and got very breathless along with COPD asthma etc . Nothing could be done over many years , although his medications probably kept him going much longer. He finally passed away peacefully but “ feeling absolutely rotten “ , as he said ; with us by his side.
    I wish he had met you ...😢😪😊☺️.
    Best wishes xx🌹

    • @beckythatgirl1578
      @beckythatgirl1578 Před 3 lety

      So sorry for the loss of your father. My husband was diagnosed in 2015 and it’s been a very bumpy road.

    • @jameelharris5636
      @jameelharris5636 Před 2 lety

      Sorry to hear about your father, This video gave me alot of information, my heart doctor doesn't even have the time to discuss things like this. And I ask a million questions! All of you comments are valuable. I hope all is well with you and your family. Happy Holidays to you as well. 1luv Jenn we're in this together.

  • @terricoffey6295
    @terricoffey6295 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for taking the time to put out this video. Just got my proBNP result of 797 and will have Echo day after tomorrow.

  • @susansperry1418
    @susansperry1418 Před 2 lety +1

    So glad I watched this . I have heart failure I it was never explained to me . Now I know what to ask I wish you were my doctor ! Thank you

  • @bw8966
    @bw8966 Před 5 lety +13

    I was just diagnosed with heart failure with an EF of 35%. I am healthy and I'm only 33. I just had my twins 4 days ago. I am watching this video over and over in the hospital CCU. I am so scared but this video has helped me. Thanks for this video. 😭😭

    • @paul5065
      @paul5065 Před 5 lety +1

      How is it going now? I learn I was at 24% about a year ago. Too me feels like once I push my luck I hurt for awhile and feel weaker. However, most of the time I forget about it. The doctors told me mine didn't make sense either right after turning 40 (Bet that is still really old to you, lol.). The keep saying the best case was some kind of virus they aren't naming weakened my heart.

    • @gtggj6851
      @gtggj6851 Před 5 lety +1

      I went through MI in the age of 42 went out of hospital with ef 45%. Was going around with mi for two days before i went to the doctor. Im really worried about developing stronger heart failure but everybody here where im taken care of is talking about abilities of heart to regenarate especially in such a young age although don't feel very well. What you can not under appreciate is proper rehabilitation program.

    • @Stacey_Hunter
      @Stacey_Hunter Před 5 lety

      @ nola twinmama how are you??

    • @dime3868
      @dime3868 Před 5 lety

      Nola TwinMama how r u now? whats the ef now? plz share. my dad has the same no. .(results came out today)

    • @arturocuriel9563
      @arturocuriel9563 Před 3 lety

      I have CHF since 2010and two weeks ago I was told my EF is 35%
      I'm a bit scared but I'm talking care of my health and trying to eat healthy...what is EF Right now if I don't mind sharing...

  • @michelenichele294
    @michelenichele294 Před 2 lety +3

    Extraordinaire! I will watch this over again. So informative and well presented by a doctor who cares. I’ve definitely subscribed !🤗

  • @carolbenson3497
    @carolbenson3497 Před 4 lety +1

    Yes...we are all benefiting from your videos! Appreciate it so much!

  • @alextilson5809
    @alextilson5809 Před 6 lety +5

    What a interesting video, my father has heart failure and your video blog makes scence to me on whats happening, thank you for posting this information and also taking time to explain what is happening to someone this really helps put everything into perspective for me now.

  • @vellysiatimotius4523
    @vellysiatimotius4523 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for explaining in such an easy to digest words. My dad is having all those symptoms and we will see the cardiologist next Monday. Hope we're still not too late. Thank you doctor. Appreciate it a lot!

  • @braddsn
    @braddsn Před 2 lety +1

    My father passed away 6 months ago while getting treatment from post-myelofibrosis that had converted to AML. He began his decitabine treatment, and 2 weeks in, they called us in to tell us that his heart had been damaged, and it wasn't properly profusing his organs, and that there was nothing they could do. He passed away 2 days later. He was at Barnes Jewish Hospital, and it's a wonderful hospital. I often wonder if there is anything they could have done to treat his heart failure. But I believe that there must have been no options, or they would have at least tried. This video helped explain a lot. Thank you sir.

  • @marniefisher4255
    @marniefisher4255 Před 2 lety +2

    You are an amazing teacher, one of the best I’ve heard so far. Thank you!!

  • @stinkydogfilms
    @stinkydogfilms Před 3 lety +1

    I wanted something soothing, relaxing and educational.
    I came to your video again for it.

  • @reecetutini3098
    @reecetutini3098 Před rokem +1

    this was the best information on heart failure well explained very grateful

  • @ellentewkesbury5936
    @ellentewkesbury5936 Před 2 lety +2

    Your explanation has helped me so much, as I have been diagnosed with heart failure. So clear, so balanced, I feel I can accept this unexpected change, having better knowledge, and as a result, more insight into how I can help myself. Thank you so much.

  • @rowenahibler7372
    @rowenahibler7372 Před 2 lety +3

    Grateful to you for all you do. You’ve enhanced the way I practice medicine. Amazing teacher!

  • @TheHoursBetween
    @TheHoursBetween Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you so much for producing such a concise explanation!

  • @fruitloops3718
    @fruitloops3718 Před 4 lety +3

    Definitely appreciate your advice. I have aortic regurgitation which has caused 20 percent heart failure/damage. Your words confirm what is going on. I am still exercising but my recovery time has doubled since discovery of my problem. I will continue to follow and just wanted to thank for the clear explanation.

  • @lynnsullivan3156
    @lynnsullivan3156 Před rokem +2

    I so enjoyed your video, your explications are so clear. I had a heart failure incident once at the ER this past November and have a pacemaker now and heart medications …still very tired, but starting to walk more and for longer stretches. I’ll do some cardio physical therapy soon too. They aren’t sure why I had the heart failure, possibly a virus, but I do have type 11 diabetes and thyroid problems too, which could have caused my collapse. Anyway, thank you again, I’ve subscribed!

    • @marysmith4811
      @marysmith4811 Před rokem +1

      We are seeing more and more of this. Not sure if you are vaxxed, but I have to wonder if that is what brought my dad's on. We'll never know.

  • @humungous09
    @humungous09 Před 5 lety

    Stayed glued to the video for a length of 16:56..
    Absolutely stupendous!

  • @suecondon1685
    @suecondon1685 Před rokem

    This is 7 years old, but it's so very useful, thank you so much ❤

  • @carmenr2858
    @carmenr2858 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you this information put me at ease. I was recently diagnosed with heart failure.

  • @C-Rocks
    @C-Rocks Před 5 lety +4

    You have a soothing demeanor on difficult topic

  • @taneiap4962
    @taneiap4962 Před rokem +1

    🙏Dr Gupta You are an incredible Doctor. Thank you so very much for your videos, every time I get panicky about my heart conditions I watch your videos and I always feel better.

  • @korsimms7886
    @korsimms7886 Před 4 lety +7

    Brilliant video, very informative Dr.

  • @cherripaterson6066
    @cherripaterson6066 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you again for another very informative video on the heart. your the best!

  • @doriskesse5630
    @doriskesse5630 Před rokem

    Lovely. Learning soo much from you. Im a newly qualified cardiac nurse and i love your channel. Thanks a lot

  • @Davetg01
    @Davetg01 Před 4 lety +1

    I know this is an old video, but it's never old really. I found it very useful thank you and take care.

  • @AMBER1BRANZ2
    @AMBER1BRANZ2 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Dr. Gupta very informative. I have HOCM and I am encouraged with my current treatment and doctors

  • @susawilletts54
    @susawilletts54 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you Dr Gupta, your videos are very informative! I learn more from you than my cardiologist! :)

  • @migsmora
    @migsmora Před rokem +1

    Thank you for what you do, explain and give hope and encouragement. Something many doctors dont do these days.

  • @jameelharris5636
    @jameelharris5636 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing this information, Your a Blessing to the world. May You and your family always be loved and well received.

  • @timfromtn-ncmountains7711

    Dr.Gupta, thank you so much for this information. It answered all my questions and confirmed so much about my heart. Again, Thank you !

  • @rpwful
    @rpwful Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much. Your explanations are fully understandable. Your "bedside manner" is wonderful. Keep up the good work.

  • @afzalanwar136
    @afzalanwar136 Před 7 lety +1

    Doctor you are really helping heart patient I am thankful to you your video is very very informative by this way you are helping the poor people

  • @marynagriesel6289
    @marynagriesel6289 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you. This is really very good. I appreciate this information.

  • @lekidoma5569
    @lekidoma5569 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your videos, I only recently came cross your videos, and I have watched almost all of it.

  • @menotq
    @menotq Před rokem

    Thank you very much! I've just subscribed & looking forward to heart updates on even better treatments in 2022!

  • @iongriffis2435
    @iongriffis2435 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Dr for taking time out to make and post that video

  • @strollby4800
    @strollby4800 Před 5 lety +15

    Excellent explanation Doctor, you have put my mind at rest as I was told I had 'heart failure' but very little else. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

    • @samahf1669
      @samahf1669 Před 5 lety

      strollby use Dr. Explaination from this video to compare your symptoms with it & make sure you get second opinion.

    • @darioussmith3450
      @darioussmith3450 Před 2 lety

      How are you these days ?

  • @johndixon3987
    @johndixon3987 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you once again . What a bloke. A gem.

  • @kevindunagan9822
    @kevindunagan9822 Před rokem +4

    On 7/1/22, I was diagnosed w/ non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy w/ an EF of 20%. It
    has since come up to 31% as a result of taking the kinds of drugs you discuss, in my case, Entresto, Farxiga, Metoprolol, Spironolactone, and Bumetanide. My main cardiologist--I actually have 2, my 2nd cardiologist specializing in CHF--recently added a new drug, Verquvo, to the mix. I found your discussion of the mechanism of the 1st 5 classes of drugs so helpful, along w/ your general discussion of CHF itself, that I was wondering whether you could make a similar video on Verquvo & how it works to extend the lives of patients like myself..

  • @patsys.9421
    @patsys.9421 Před rokem

    So pleased to have answers my own cardiologist seems to be too busy to give. Many thanks

  • @onyebuchiihejirikauche9213
    @onyebuchiihejirikauche9213 Před 9 měsíci

    As a pharmacist who is practising in Nigeria, your videos have been amazingly helpful to me in taking care of my patients. They literally take me as a god

  • @mariahkay4976
    @mariahkay4976 Před 6 lety +4

    Mariah 22 Thank you for the time you take to reassure those of us with heart problems. I have learned so much from watching your videos and feel so much more empowered as a result, when seeing the medics that treat me.
    Your teaching style is simple, easy and effective and you manage to convey what is sometimes difficult, technical information in an easily understandable way.
    I think you are brilliant!

  • @SusanSmith-ft5zr
    @SusanSmith-ft5zr Před rokem

    Thank you for this video. My Mother has heart failure, and this video has helped me to understand what is happening.

  • @santishstudios9273
    @santishstudios9273 Před rokem

    Dr, you have simplified for me, a topic that I am trying to understand for quite awhile. Thanks

  • @johnbasil7882
    @johnbasil7882 Před 3 lety +2

    Such a beautiful person. I deeply respect you.

  • @jakegarcia2508
    @jakegarcia2508 Před 4 lety +2

    Well presented. Thank you!

  • @sukhjevensingh2568
    @sukhjevensingh2568 Před rokem

    Your information is cardioamazing. I've been diagnosed with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Grade 1 and I'm educating myself to slow the progression of this condition. I have realised to learn the cause (hypertension/diabetes/obesity) and tackle this now.

  • @sreenivasamurthy4163
    @sreenivasamurthy4163 Před 2 lety +1

    I always wondered what is the connection between workings of heart and kidneys. Why people with weak heart experience fluid accumulation in different parts of the body. And did not know whom to ask. Answers to these questions are made available here in such a way that even ordinary people can easily understand. Thanks a lot!

  • @suer3818
    @suer3818 Před rokem

    Thank you for making the video!! My husband and I appreciate and benefitted from it! 🤗

  • @christiana-627
    @christiana-627 Před 3 lety

    Best explanation thus far. My BMP is 1820. Heart is stiff.
    Everything else functioning.
    Wish you were my doctor.

  • @taswirsingh2209
    @taswirsingh2209 Před rokem

    So nice and simple to understand.Thanks a lot doctor Gupta.
    Live long.

  • @DrTucsonJim
    @DrTucsonJim Před rokem

    Thank you for this thorough explanation. I have early stage CHF and now I understand it better.

  • @peterwright3011
    @peterwright3011 Před 6 lety +2

    i have heat failure . nice to have it explain thank you very impressed

  • @spanishmami4911
    @spanishmami4911 Před 2 lety

    Currently in Nursing school you explained it SO easy!

  • @josephineatieno2600
    @josephineatieno2600 Před 3 lety +1

    This is very useful information as it creates awareness. May God bless you doc for this initiative.

  • @stephenclayton6686
    @stephenclayton6686 Před 4 lety +1

    Very helpful - much appreciated. Steve

  • @chrisstepleton4761
    @chrisstepleton4761 Před 6 měsíci

    This was an excellent video. I will be sharing this video on Facebook. Thank you!

  • @lindyloo5437
    @lindyloo5437 Před 6 lety +2

    Very informative thank you.

  • @Angie-ci1lp
    @Angie-ci1lp Před 2 lety +1

    Very informative! Thank you for sharing. God bless you😔❤️

  • @sunrisedesign3267
    @sunrisedesign3267 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank You so much. I had all of the symptoms and had no idea why I was feeling so weak and couldn’t sleep because when I would lie down I felt like I was drowning and not able to breath. I also was swelling extremely bad. I was still going to work as a Educator at the local college. I then started coughing and coughing until foamy pink/ red fluid was coming up. I have always been a hard worker and didn’t take any meds due to no insurance. I knew I had high blood pressure but could not afford it. I had a wonderful student aide who would carry all my stuff from my car and walk me out carrying my stuff back to my car. This day I felt worse than e Er but I had a show opening that night and I was still sewing and fitting costumes. Send The show must go on. I was finally done and beginning dressing for opening night. However, I couldn’t even stand up I was extremely weak and dizzy. Then my student aide became serious and told me I needed Togo to hospital and I was wondering why he was telling me that. He said “ Your turning white and your lips are blue.” I asked him to get me to your car and prayed I would be able to drive home. I called for a ambulance and called my daughter to meet me there. I was taken right in the after telling them what had been going on I was mo Ed to another room and a Dr. came in and said I needed some test right away. The next thing I remember a group ofDoctors came in and explained that I needed surgery and I was lucky to be alive. I was in Congestive Heart Failure . Due to 2 heart valves that were needing to be replaced and I had blood regurgitating into my chest. I was actually to weak to go to surgery. I needed blood transfusions and I needed to get my Power of Attorney done and my will. Thank God those Do tors saved my life. I died on the table had 4 blood transfusions and the surgery was twice as long and I came out on a ventilator for the next week. I was told usually people go home in a week and I was there a month. I’m Thankful for all you Do tors who literally help my heart in their hands. I wore a external defibrillator for 5 mo thx an was strong enough to go back to surgery for a pacemaker and defibrillator. I had to retire and my house was packed up and I live with my daughter. I’m sharing this because if I had gone to the doctor and stayed on blood pressure meds, I might not have died on that table and have my life completely changed.

    • @gloriamaryhaywood2217
      @gloriamaryhaywood2217 Před 3 lety

      WOW. How are you doing today? Glad you survived all that!! May I ask how old you are?
      (Btw, it's a sad commentary on how working class people still can NOT afford to have frigging health insurance!! Our country Needs to Fix this horrendous problem!!!)

  • @markjching
    @markjching Před 7 lety

    Thank you for this video and all your videos.

  • @TheDzastre
    @TheDzastre Před 4 lety +2

    I really like the way you explained this. My heart has failed in the past I was born with a torn heart valve and for what ever reason didn't get a surgery young. I haven't slept for a year I suspect it's my heart although other people suspect it is mental, that would be the simple solution.

  • @r.d.maheshwari6933
    @r.d.maheshwari6933 Před 3 lety +1

    Your knowledge of the subject and the manner of explanation and illustrating commendable. Congratulations.

  • @anamariavega9918
    @anamariavega9918 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for this information .Very useful..

  • @introvert4everfreddy656
    @introvert4everfreddy656 Před 5 lety +5

    Please do a video regarding Diastolic Heart ❤️ Failure. Thanks 🙏And how to avoid heart failure in the future

  • @patodwyer721
    @patodwyer721 Před 3 lety

    Very interesting and informative video .
    Thank you Dr. Sanjay.