The EF Game - Why Do We Care About This Number?"I hate it when patients fixate on ejection fraction (EF)," I heard from a cardiologist on a clubhouse talk one night. Why...reactions21comments
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
Taken for GrantedRecently, two friends of mine had pacemakers installed to regulate their heartbeats and to combat atrial fibrillation. Both of them are doing...reactionscomments
How Can We Get Others to Take Their Cardiovascular Risks Seriously?Heart failure is hard. Really REALLY hard. One of the things that helped me get through is the hope that I can...reactionscomments
The Big NewsThis June I found out I was pregnant. Yes, pregnant! The moment I saw a positive test I was numb. I didn't...reactions4comments
Eight Facts About Women's Heart DiseaseMost months of the year are used as a time of awareness for a certain disease. That said, February is known as...reactions2comments
Community Views: Limitations With Heart FailureLearning to live with heart failure can be challenging. Even small activities may require much more energy than they once did. Some...reactionscomments
Tips for When You Feel Shortness of BreathI am a respiratory therapist. I am often asked to help people when they are feeling shortness of breath. Heart failure can...reactions61comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
After a Heart Attack: The First 30 DaysYou've survived a heart attack, one that was most likely unexpected. Now what? You've spent days with a lot of medication attention, being...reactions2comments
Community Views: How Doctors Treat You When You Talk About Heart FailureWhen it comes to dealing with heart failure, your doctor plays a key role in your long-term health and well-being. Having a...reactionscomments
Adjusting to a Low-Sodium DietUnfortunately, a diagnosis of heart failure is often accompanied by a change in diet. Usually, people talk about the necessity of limiting...reactions2comments
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
Does Gratitude Impact the Brain?Heart failure is really REALLY hard. So, as a disclaimer, I am not writing this in hopes of communicating some idea that...reactions3comments
Desmin MyopathyI was afraid to talk about it out loud because I didn't want to accept it. Do you ever notice when you...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
New Year's Resolution: More Walking Please!As a congestive heart failure patient, I am aware of the many benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. However I was...reactions1comment
Intimacy and Heart Failure: Let’s Talk About SexWhether you know it or not, problems with your heart affect your sex life. Think about it! Every part of your body requires...reactions4comments
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
Does My Migraine Disease Protect My Heart?When I was first diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome, I have to admit I felt a little scared. I had seen my dad...reactions1comment
