Surviving an Accident With Heart Failure (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 in a series. Be sure to read part 1! I wrote about surviving a fall down...reactions2comments
Community Views: Creatively Explaining Heart FailureA diagnosis of heart failure can be tough. It may be hard for someone on the outside to truly understand the realities...reactions11comments
2022 Update: Heart Failure Management GuidelinesThree of the major heart health organizations have released new guidelines for managing heart failure (HF). The guidelines come from the American...reactionscomments
Let's Play This or That: Heart Failure EditionSome people like this, others prefer that. Let us know where you stand by answering the questions below! Exercise is an essential...reactionscomments
Do You Need A Pulse Oximeter?Most of us are familiar with the four vital signs: respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature. Of course, most of...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Biggest Challenges of Living With Heart FailureWhile heart failure affects each person differently, there is no doubt that it is a challenging condition for everyone who lives with...reactions4comments
Minimalism and Heart FailureI am a big proponent of minimalism. Simply put, minimalism is a movement where people get rid of items that they do...reactions1comment
Running For LifeMy title is a little deceptive because I no longer run. But I ran for a long time, from high school into...reactions6comments
How Do You Use Social Media in Your Heart Failure Journey?The Heart-Failure.net community is a place for people to connect with one another, learn more about heart failure, ask questions, and share...reactions2comments
Surviving an Accident With Heart Failure (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to read part 2! Months ago, as I headed downstairs to...reactions2comments
Community Shares: How Heart Failure Affects AbilitiesThere is no question that for most people, heart failure changes what everyday living looks like. However, how life changes can be...reactions1comment
Learning to Slow DownReceiving a diagnosis of heart failure is never easy. It evokes big feelings and gives many of us a serious reality check. ...reactions2comments
I'm Writing a Heart Journey BookWhen I got diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that I would be writing a book about my heart journey. When...reactionscomments
Losing Friendships... How to Cope?As a heart failure patient following a widow heart attack (at 35), I too have lost friendships along the way. I wanted...reactions8comments
Mental Health Awareness"What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversations." -Glenn Close The first time I was introduced to...reactions5comments
Coping with an Invisible Illness"I am going to dress up and hide my illness!" That is what I told myself as a pre-teen, because fitting in...reactionscomments
How to Manage SadnessAs a heart failure patient, I have experienced periods of loss and sadness. Sometimes when I think I am 'over' something, a...reactionscomments
Tips For Managing Heart FailureHeart failure (HF) is a chronic health issue. There are many symptoms of heart failure. These symptoms can include shortness of breath...reactions1comment
Community Views: My Diagnosis ReactionYou may feel a range of emotions when first hearing that you are living with heart failure. It can be difficult to...reactions12comments
Finding Your PurposeThe initial diagnosis of heart failure can be a total shock to you. Most of us don’t see it coming, and even...reactionscomments
