Adding Flavor Without Fat and SaltAs a heart failure patient, I have found that staying compliant with the sodium restrictions helps manage my symptoms. Also, as someone with 6 stents, my interventional cardiologist told me... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Prepare for Travel with Heart FailureIf you are like me and the many other people in the world, you love to travel. Traveling with heart failure is something that can be nerve-wracking, but with the... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Power of Love and Support from Your Inner CircleLiving with heart failure can be overwhelming and all-consuming on a good day. Isolating, too. Finding the balance between life, work, family, and doctor appointments can be challenging. I think humans... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Version 2.0I think that, as heart failure patients, we can all relate to experiencing tough situations that are out of our control. For me, I came into this with a STEMI... By Morgan Drutchas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Trauma Experienced By a Heart PatientMany people do not really know the trauma a heart patient has to go through. Long hospital stays, doctor appointments, and many disappointments. It also begins to take a toll... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I Be Pushing Myself in Cardiac Rehab?I was at cardiac rehab today and had an interesting conversation with the exercise physiologist. In fact, in case anyone is approved for cardiac rehab and is on the fence... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Help! My Partner Doesn't Want to Embrace My New Lifestyle ChangesIn my years as a moderator for this site I have read a lot of comments from patients who are frustrated because their partners are not embracing the changes required... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating With Heart FailureIn 2014, when I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I knew that my dating life was automatically in jeopardy. The main reason was that I was told by doctors not... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dancing for Heart HealthFriday morning: my coffee is brewing and the fresh air is pulling through my apartment, so I pop on my headphones and take to my lounge floor. My laundry is... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Less Common Symptoms of Heart FailureDuring heart failure (HF), the heart struggles to pump blood effectively. In early stages of HF, you might not notice any symptoms. But as HF progresses, the symptoms can get... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Friendly Reminder: Be Careful About DehydrationI wanted to share a recent episode because it's a good reminder for all of us - even those of us who are NOT new heart failure patients. As background... By Morgan Drutchas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recovery From LVAD Surgery and Heart Transplant SurgeryMany people ask me which was a harder recovery: the transplant or LVAD surgery? So, let’s set the scene. Before I had LVAD surgery I suffered a stroke, so my... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Diet Should I Follow?As a heart failure patient, the idea of a medically restricted diet can be overwhelming. It is easy to think there is a simple answer to the question "what diet... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Respiratory Therapist's Role in Managing Heart FailureI'm a respiratory therapist in a small town hospital. And I’ve been writing here in this community since its inception in February of 2019. I thought it would be neat... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Teaching My Daughter About Heart HealthHaving heart health issues run in my family for the longest time, I have taken it upon myself to teach my daughter about the ways that we can look after... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Back in the Job Market After Heart TransplantFinally back to the job market after being gone for 5 years. When I was diagnosed with advanced heart failure I was put on medical disability. It wasn’t just that... By Olivia Rose2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Views: Unexpected Symptoms of Heart FailureWhen dealing with heart failure (HF), it can be difficult to be prepared for each symptom that may arise. Many symptoms of HF come unexpectedly. This can make having HF... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Using My Instant Pot for Heart Failure-Friendly FoodsAs a heart failure patient, I have found that the only way to eat a low sodium diet consistently is to cook your own food at home. Restaurant and pre-packaged... By Morgan Drutchas4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
GIVEAWAY: Stay Hydrated With Stanley!The giveaway is now closed. Thanks for your interest! Finding the right balance between fluid restrictions and avoiding dehydration can be a tricky dance for folks managing heart failure. While... By Heart-Failure.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating and Heart Disease"How can I date and cope with heart disease? Will he accept me? Will he judge me? Will he take advantage of me because I am sick? Will he really... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments