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Need Support With Progressing CHF

When I was at Parkland Hospital in 2015, I got diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF). I took meds, I believe. But now, in 2025, I'm on no meds, just...

What do you do when you feel short of breath?

What do you do when you feel short of breath?...

Ejection fraction

Just notified my EF has dropped to 17. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts with such a low EF?...

What advice would you give to someone newly diagnosed with Heart Failure?

It’s okay to feel scared or overwhelmed, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone....

What is the scariest symptom of heart failure?

In your personal opinion, what is the scariest symptom or complication of heart failure?...

Living Strong with Heart Challenges

I take a nitro pill if I have chest pain, and if I need a third one, I call an ambulance. Sometimes it happens where I can’t breathe, and I’ve...

Pandemic and heart failure

I went to an ER where a former cardiologist had privileges. I had been coughing for a few days, which was disrupting my sleep, and thought it was bronchitis. The...

CHF 2021

In March 2021, I was rushed to the hospital with a blood pressure of 230/120. After multiple tests and 3.5 days of working to lower it, I was diagnosed with...

Heart Failure Cardiologist

I was so disappointed when my Heart Failure Cardiologist left my area for a better position in a bigger city. Just a couple of months earlier, I had spent seven...

How do you prepare for traveling with heart failure?

Traveling with heart failure is something that can be nerve-wracking, but with the proper preparation, it can be easy. Share your best tips for traveling with heart failure below!...

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