I have been functioning with an LVAD for over seven years, and have been on a steady dose of Lisinopril (10 mg/day) for that time. The Lisinopril is for blood pressure, and is said to induce a dry cough in some people. I have had the dry cough. ...

Hello Brett, I agree with Janis. I also take medication for stress. It can be a form of PTSD. A CABG is a major life-changing event and shows us how easily we could have passed away and just how fragile life can be. Knowing this is half the battle but ...

Good Morning Brett, I'm not sure if you are still feeling this new anxiety. If so, may I recommend this book, " Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry, by Catherine Pittman. I too developed some ...