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The Heart

     The heart is a very fragile organ, and yet it is the most important organ in the human body. Today I'm going to write about the heart.

There are a lot of phrases and idioms that have the word heart in them. Some examples of these can be found at the following webpage https://www.thoughtco.com/heart-idioms-and-expressions-1210654. I'm sure many of you have used some of these in the past, I know I have. These are fun to use and think about but how many of them actually hold truth.

The truth of the matter is that we need to take care of the heart. Treat it like the important organ it is.

A little over a year ago, I had an ablation done on my heart because my heart was in Afib for quite a while. Both of those sound scary, but they really aren't too serious. According to the Mayo Clinic, this is what an ablation is. 

Cardiac ablation is a minimally invasive procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib) that creates tiny scars in the heart to block faulty electrical signals. It is highly effective for restoring a normal heart rhythm and improving quality of life, especially when medications fail or cause harsh side effects.


This procedure was successful for me as I have been in normal heart rhythm since. However, about a week after that procedure, I was back in the hospital with congestive heart failure. They told me this can happen after that type of procedure. Here is what congestive heart failure is.

Congestive heart failure is a long-term condition that happens when your heart can’t pump blood well enough to give your body a normal supply. Blood and fluids collect in your lungs and legs over time. Medications and other treatments help manage symptoms like swelling. Congestive heart failure is life-limiting for many.

They got the fluid out of me and put me on a low sodium diet. Everything is back to normal. So why did I write about this. The heart is so important that you need to take care of it. Make sure if you feel anything strange that you get to a doctor. Make sure to also verify if your family has a history of heart issues and stay on top of monitoring your heart and taking care of it.

Get to the heart of the matter and make sure you stay healthy. Especially as you get older.



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