Caregiver FatigueI was diagnosed with heart failure at 35. As someone who was previously very active and definitely independent, the fatigue, lightheadedness, and other (high burden) symptoms of heart failure have... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Shock (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 1! Revival had been going on for 6 days already and we were on... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bonus Life: Grandchildren and GratitudeA friend of mine in his early eighties sometimes refers to his “bonus life,” that is, his life after medical interventions that allow him to live longer than he might... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Light Night Medical CareWe have all been in a position where it is either after hours or the weekend and we need our doctor for something. Maybe we realize we are out of... By Christopher Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like heart failure can... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Shock (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Experiences are really a beautiful thing. It's nice to hear other people's experiences... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gardening on a BudgetWhen it comes to eating healthy, it can be a challenge to do so cheaply when living with heart failure and on a budget. This is especially true when unhealthy... By Christopher Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Started With AdvocacyWhether you are new to your heart failure diagnosis or a seasoned heart failure patient, advocating for your own health can make a world of difference. Advocating for yourself and... By Theresa Cannizzaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Shares: What Are Your Sources of Gratitude?When faced with a chronic health diagnosis like heart failure, many different emotions come to the surface. It can become easy to focus on the negative and fear what life... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
PPCM Changed My Life: My Fight Isn’t Over, I’m a PPCM Survivor!Editor's note: This is part 3 in a 3-part series. Check out part 1, PPCM Changed My Life: I Don’t Have Heart Disease – or Do I?, and part 2... By Latoya Johnson Keelen, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: The Surprising Ways Heart Failure Can Affect Daily LifeMost people living with heart failure are aware of the biggest ways that the diagnosis affects the body. However, they may not know all the ways this diagnosis can impact... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RecoveryI remember waking up from my heart transplant strapped to the bed, confused and lost, trying to utter words and realizing there was a tube in my throat. I tried... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Four Tips for Dealing With Bad NewsBeing chronically ill is hard. The things we deal with on a daily basis are more than anyone ever should. Many of us have been there and done that when... By Amber Blackburn, RN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Heart Failure in the Ancient WorldHeart failure has a fascinating history. Well, at least it’s fascinating to a history buff/nerd like me. I would think that heart failure has plagued mankind since its beginnings. That... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You're Not Exempt From Non-Heart EmergenciesHow did my heart failure and previous incidents cause me to mistake a stroke for heart-related complications? That’s a good question and one I will answer for you so you... By Christopher Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Shares: Most Bothersome Symptoms of Heart FailureLiving with a chronic illness like heart failure brings many struggles. The impact of symptoms on daily life is significant. It can be hard accepting and adjusting to the changes... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: Realistic Tips for Living with Heart FailureWhen you are newly diagnosed with heart failure, the many life changes can feel overwhelming. Implementing all the recommendations for staying healthy can feel impossible and unrealistic. Fortunately, this community... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Invisible Disability Chronicle #1,000,001For starters, being approached, harassed, and discriminated against by a complete stranger while having an invisible disability is intimidating. This type of action has caused anxiety and PTSD. These ordeals... By Tina Marie Marsden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sexual Orientation and Access to Heart HealthcareDisparities in health care access have prevailed in the health system for centuries. While these disparities are recognized today, many reports continue to highlight the inequality that people who identify... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Was My Purpose?November 2007 was the second turn of my life. I had been having some chest pain that was becoming unbearable so the Texas Children's Hospital was the next place for... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments