Clothing Options for CHFFor me, one of the challenges with my heart failure diagnosis has been how to dress this new body. I have experienced weight gain and swelling in my abdomen and...
Late-Night ThoughtsI should be asleep. Instead, I'm pondering. About my health, and the shift of my life’s journey. Fighting this discontent that is trying to take over me. While never knowing...
A Blessing in Disguise: Recovery Revealed When Pump StopsAt one time, several years ago, thousands of patients with left ventricular assistance devices (LVAD), or heart pumps, received the news that their implanted device underwent a mandatory FDA recall...
Clothing Options for CHFFor me, one of the challenges with my heart failure diagnosis has been how to dress this new body. I have experienced weight gain and swelling in my abdomen and...
Late-Night ThoughtsI should be asleep. Instead, I'm pondering. About my health, and the shift of my life’s journey. Fighting this discontent that is trying to take over me. While never knowing...
A Blessing in Disguise: Recovery Revealed When Pump StopsAt one time, several years ago, thousands of patients with left ventricular assistance devices (LVAD), or heart pumps, received the news that their implanted device underwent a mandatory FDA recall...
Clothing Options for CHFFor me, one of the challenges with my heart failure diagnosis has been how to dress this new body. I have experienced weight gain and swelling in my abdomen and...
Late-Night ThoughtsI should be asleep. Instead, I'm pondering. About my health, and the shift of my life’s journey. Fighting this discontent that is trying to take over me. While never knowing...
A Blessing in Disguise: Recovery Revealed When Pump StopsAt one time, several years ago, thousands of patients with left ventricular assistance devices (LVAD), or heart pumps, received the news that their implanted device underwent a mandatory FDA recall...
BiPAP is Very Helpful for CHFSometimes people come to the emergency room for shortness of breath. If the doctor suspects Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is the cause, BiPAP may be ordered. So, what is BiPAP?...reactions4comments
When and Where Should I Seek Care?Editor's Note: This article is authored by Amber Blackburn, RN. As I do every winter, I have been sick for what seems like months. When you live with a chronic...reactionscomments
Featured forum What is the scariest symptom of heart failure?In your personal opinion, what is the scariest symptom or complication of heart failure?...reactions87replies
Featured story Hidden from the HeartI tried to ignore the symptoms of heart failure until I was a patient with heart failure, pneumonia, and a blood count of seven. It was too much to hide...reactions16comments
