What’s in My Pre-Packed Hospital "Go Bag"When you are chronically ill, you’ll have seasons where you are constantly running around between different doctors appointments. At times, it even feels like trips to the ER aren’t that... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for later
Acceptance of My DiagnosisWhen I was first diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that my journey would end up changing the trajectory of my life. I didn't realize I was in heart... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for later
Staying Cool in the Summer HeatWith summer almost here, it's a good time to talk about tips for staying cool. For those who are newer to their heart failure journey, heat makes your heart work... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for later
What’s in My Pre-Packed Hospital "Go Bag"When you are chronically ill, you’ll have seasons where you are constantly running around between different doctors appointments. At times, it even feels like trips to the ER aren’t that... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for later
Acceptance of My DiagnosisWhen I was first diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that my journey would end up changing the trajectory of my life. I didn't realize I was in heart... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for later
Staying Cool in the Summer HeatWith summer almost here, it's a good time to talk about tips for staying cool. For those who are newer to their heart failure journey, heat makes your heart work... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for later
What’s in My Pre-Packed Hospital "Go Bag"When you are chronically ill, you’ll have seasons where you are constantly running around between different doctors appointments. At times, it even feels like trips to the ER aren’t that... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for later
Acceptance of My DiagnosisWhen I was first diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that my journey would end up changing the trajectory of my life. I didn't realize I was in heart... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for later
Staying Cool in the Summer HeatWith summer almost here, it's a good time to talk about tips for staying cool. For those who are newer to their heart failure journey, heat makes your heart work... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for later
CHD BabyOn April 19, 1973, my young teenage mother was informed by her obstetrician that he saw signs of me being considered a "blue baby" or a baby with limited oxygen... By Leslie Castro3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Back to Basics, Heart Failure and Heart HealthA new heart failure diagnosis can feel so overwhelming. Clair talks about a few things she wishes she had known when she was first diagnosed: "Heart failure" is a phrase... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Heart Failure and Cardiology DoctorsI was with a VA doctor for years. As my heart became more of a problem I realized my doctor was just not keeping me informed and was not really...Bookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
ICDAnyone living with an ICD? I’m supposed to have one implanted June 7th but very close to chickening out… very worried about an inappropriate shock.Thanks Mike...Bookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 replies