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Living With Heart Failure
Learn more as Fred and Daphne discuss….
Welcome to our Marvellous podcasts, powered by AI and driven by the voices of patients!
We’re thrilled to have you join us on this incredible journey of discovery, learning, and connection. And guess what? We’ve got something extra special for you—please give a warm welcome to our brand-new presenters, Fred and Daphne!
Fred and Daphne are here to guide you through captivating stories, insightful discussions, and expert advice that’s both empowering and inspiring.
Remember: These podcasts are for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional with any concerns or questions about your health.
Let’s discuss our marvellous pocket guide to Heart Failure ..
In today’s episode, we’re diving into an essential topic: Heart Failure, also known as “heart inefficiency.” Together, we’ll uncover its causes, symptoms, and treatments, offering valuable insights for anyone affected by or curious about this condition.
We’ll break down the common symptoms, like fluid retention, extreme tiredness, breathlessness, and persistent coughing, and how they might sometimes be linked to other conditions like COPD. Plus, we’ll explore the underlying causes, from coronary heart disease and high blood pressure to factors like obesity, anemia, excessive alcohol consumption, and even high lung pressure.
You’ll learn about the importance of early diagnosis with tools like NT-proBNP blood tests, ECGs, ECHOs, and MRIs, and we’ll debunk the myth that a heart failure diagnosis means your heart is about to stop. Most importantly, we’ll stress that only a specialized heart failure cardiologist can provide an official diagnosis.
But that’s not all—this episode will dive into treatment options, self-management strategies, and the latest advancements in care. You’ll also hear moving stories from patients who’ve faced heart failure and gain insights from experts working on the cutting edge of heart health.
So sit back, relax, and get ready for an episode packed with knowledge, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart. Let’s get started!
Heart to Heart: Thriving with Heart Failure – Your Guide to Living Well
We’re so excited to have you here as we kick off another insightful and empowering episode. Fred and Daphne are here to guide you through today’s topic with energy, compassion, and expertise. Together, we’ll explore everything you need to know about Heart Failure with reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)—from understanding the condition to learning how to thrive with it.
This episode is packed with valuable insights, covering what HFrEF is, how it’s diagnosed, available treatments, and practical tips for managing symptoms like fatigue, swelling, and breathlessness.
So settle in, get ready to be inspired, and let Fred and Daphne take you on a journey to living well with Heart Failure. Let’s dive in!
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What’s your Secret Sauce?
Dictionary – “A special quality or feature regarded as the chief factor in the success of something or someone.”
So, what’s your “Secret Sauce?”
What makes you tick?
At Pumping Marvellous, we know it takes some real inner drive to live well with heart failure. Pumping Marvellous are Secret Sauce catalysts; we draw out people’s inner Secret Sauce, people’s superpowers and enable other people to learn from other people’s experiences.
Our communities on Facebook are experience-led. People share their experiences, wins and losses with the whole community, sometimes inadvertently and pass on their knowledge of what their success or failures may have been. They tell their story and interact with their fellow community members.
We believe that success builds success. There are sometimes, in fact, large mountains to climb, not just one but multiple. The impact of heart failure presents itself in many ways, and getting people into the mindset that they can help themselves is very important, especially for their mental health.
Join our marvellous Facebook community and benefit from great peer-to-peer support.
Join us for our series of podcasts – “Heart Failure and beyond – Patient Fuelled Podcasts”, where people discuss what makes them tick and what their Secret Sauce is.
