I have been told by medical professionals that CHF is a clinical term and very broad classification. Technically HCM can be a form of CHF.
But the question becomes for us, how do we distinguish the two in our management.
E.g. During my HCM life, never had CHF like functions like edema, fluid in the lungs, SOB, trouble sleeping, etc. Also, none of the tests like chest X-ray, blood test, etc show CHF.
Now, I was started on toprol the day I got my pacemaker. Since that I have CHF like feeling, but only weird feeling in my throat and need to have extra pillow. SOB with exercise has increased since pacemaker iand toprol as well. Still no edema, fluid retention, weight changes.
Chest X-rays are normal, etc etc...
Does heat give CHF like feeling? Does change in Toprol dosage give CHF feeling? Also, recently felt really good, and went crazy on the dance floor at a wedding.. CHF feeling since then.
Any similar experiences ?????
But the question becomes for us, how do we distinguish the two in our management.
E.g. During my HCM life, never had CHF like functions like edema, fluid in the lungs, SOB, trouble sleeping, etc. Also, none of the tests like chest X-ray, blood test, etc show CHF.
Now, I was started on toprol the day I got my pacemaker. Since that I have CHF like feeling, but only weird feeling in my throat and need to have extra pillow. SOB with exercise has increased since pacemaker iand toprol as well. Still no edema, fluid retention, weight changes.
Chest X-rays are normal, etc etc...
Does heat give CHF like feeling? Does change in Toprol dosage give CHF feeling? Also, recently felt really good, and went crazy on the dance floor at a wedding.. CHF feeling since then.
Any similar experiences ?????
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