Category Archives: Heart

Progress on Jeff’s heart condition diagnosed in 2005.

What is it like looking down the barrel of a heart transplant?

I have been working on documenting my heart condition of 2005.  After months of writing it down, editing, rewriting, and getting the courage up to post it I have finally done it.  Here is my recount of May 3, 2005, before and after.    In 2004 I was … Continue reading

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Cell Phone Interference with Pacemaker or Heart Attack?

Wednesday – 9-12-07 1830 while conducting business on my cell phone my heart started to race a little and I developed some tightening of the chest. Thought it was a little odd and continued on with my evening. Within an … Continue reading

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Echogram

I had a heart appointment today and my ejection fraction is about 47% that is up from last test. I was hoping for higher at least in the 50% range. Trying to not be discouraged about that result but tough.  … Continue reading

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Defibulator check up

Good afternoon all: Had my defibrillator checked just a little bit ago. They said everything looked good and had no issues. They saw one spot where the unit went into monitor mode. It did not go off (luckly) so they … Continue reading

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