FeaturedActive todayWhat are you thankful for?Even amidst the challenges posed by heart failure, there remain compelling reasons to be thankful. What are you thankful for?...reactions48repliesMental Health Coping
FeaturedSilent heart attacksWhat are your thoughts after having one? Do you panic when you can't feel your heart beat or when it beats too fast ? I do and I feel like...reactions47replies
Active todayBipap for sleeping and daily bouts of shortness of breathMy husband has been gaining relief from shortness of breath for a couple months by using a bipap machine. We’re curious if others use this machine as part of their...reactions29repliesMedical DevicesSleepTreatment
Active 3 days agoWhat do you take to the hospital?I always need dental floss and dental picks. They’re not stock items. Deodorant is also important. Some hospitals have it and others don’t. I also bring reading material and my...reactions21replies
Active 7 days agoWho do you usually turn to for support? Living with heart failure can be overwhelming, but having connections can make a big difference in managing it and improving mental health. Having a support system of friends and family...reactions38repliesFriends & FamilyMental Health Coping
Active 8 days agoWhich heart failure symptom bothers you the most?Living with heart failure often means navigating a multitude of symptoms that can profoundly impact our daily lives. Whether it's shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling, or something else entirely, each...reactions199repliesSymptomsCoping
How do I cope with fear after a cardiac arrest?I had a cardiac arrest March 2024. I was on a ventilator for 8 days in ICU for almost a month. During that time I was given a defibrillator. A...reactions13replies
Ejection fractionJust notified my EF has dropped to 17. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts with such a low EF?...reactions43replies
congestive heart failure, A-Fib and pulmonary hypertensionHello. New here and I was wondering if anyone has all of these same diagnoses? I just found out last week that my mother all of these. She is 86...reactions3replies
What topics are you interested in reading more about on Heart-Failure.net?At Heart-Failure.net, we strive to provide you with valuable and informative content tailored to your needs and interests. As we expand our resources, we want to hear from you about...reactions62replies