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The Power of Faith

Posted 05-29-2009 at 12:05 AM by Jeff
While I think that the power of faith in God can be a source of great comfort in times of need, right now I’m thinking more about the power of faith in my doctor. My cardiologist, to be exact.

As I read through posts on this site and others about people’s fear and even panic about the state of their hearts, I can remember a time just a few months ago when I felt the very same way – afraid of dying, but too afraid to live.

Wondering if I was going to drop dead on my...
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Strength and Distance

Posted 05-06-2009 at 11:56 PM by Jeff
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I was sending emails back and forth lately with someone who suffers with a lot of PVCs every day, trying to help her to cope with them. The things she was feeling as her heart was flip-flopping in her chest read like it came straight from my own head.

You ask yourself "Can I die from PVCs? How will my family go on without me?"

It can be a constant reminder that something is wrong. And I mean every few seconds, all day long constant. But now, a little over...
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Arrhythmia and Thankfulness

Posted 04-26-2009 at 09:37 PM by Jeff
Today I had a short burst of PAT - the kind that used to really scare me. Out of nowhere, my heart just started to giddyup, going from about 60bpm to around 110 or so.

A couple months ago that would have ruined my day. Maybe my week. But now? It makes me thankful.

Sounds crazy, but it does. I still can't help but to reflect a little on my life when I have these short bursts, but instead of being terrified that death is imminent, I remember what my cardiologist told...
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