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Welcome to Heart-Failure.net! Introduce yourself!

This is a community for anyone affected by heart failure. Let's get to know each other! Are you a caregiver? Have you been diagnosed with heart failure? What brings you to our community?

  1. thank you for inviting participants to do this. I am a community moderator with a special interest in supporting caregivers. I was caregiver to my own husband, Larry, until his death in March of 2019. I continue to learn about the realities of caregiving from so many in our HF community! I hope I can provide a compassionate listening presence and provide support to others along the way.

    1. We LOVE LOVE having you part of this community. Your voice, your story, and Larry's story mean so much to this community. Thank you for always being such a delight to connect with. This community is very lucky to have such a compassionate and loving community moderator here. <3 ❤️ Best, Amani (Heart-Failure.net team)

    2. thank you for sharing your story and about Larry and his journey. There is no doubt that you help others. Both who are caring for someone in heart failure, and those living with heart failure. Thank You! Amber B, RN(heart-failure.net team moderator)

  2. I am a moderator and an advocate who was diagnosed with coronary artery disease in 2010 and had a heart attack in 2012. I've been a member of the Heart-Failure.net community since it started. It's a wonderful community of support.

    1. Thank you for sharing Will! We love having your insight and perspective here. The support you provide our community members is appreciated! ❤️ Best, Amani (Heart-Failure.net team)

  3. I am a respiratory therapist who works with heart failure patients on a daily basis. I also have experience working in a cardiac unit where we took care of patients post cardiac surgery. I also have a family with a high risk for heart disease. I am a moderator and contributor for this site since the day it started. I really enjoy spending time here. It's a very nice community.John. heart-failure.net community moderator

    1. You are one of the most dedicated heart failure advocates out there. We are amazed at how much you are able to pour into your patients when being treated for respiratory therapy AND the unwavering support you consistently provide our community members here. Your passion is unmatched. Thank you for being part of our community. ❤️ Best, Amani (Heart-Failure.net team)

  4. Hi! I am an ICU nurse who works with heart failure patients regularly. I am a newer moderator on the site and have enjoyed being a part of this community and learning from those living with heart failure. The kindness this community shows one another is very special and touching.

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