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
Life TodayLife is what you make it. Well, at least that's what I was told. I'm not sure I ever understood what that...reactions3comments
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
Clothing Options for CHFFor me, one of the challenges with my heart failure diagnosis has been how to dress this new body. I have experienced...reactions11comments
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
Dear Santa! Here's A Heart-Healthy Christmas Wish ListDear Santa. My kids already made their Christmas lists. I hope you received them well. Consider this post my personal Christmas list...reactions10comments
Community Views: Advice I Would Give MyselfYou have probably heard the song lyrics, “I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger.” Many who...reactions1comment
Community Views: Your Biggest Fears with Heart FailureThere is no doubt that living with heart failure takes courage. This diagnosis comes with a great deal of uncertainty, which can...reactionscomments
Holiday HeartThanksgiving has come and gone, and I must say what an experience! It was so filled with laughter, love and great food...reactionscomments
What Causes Shortness Of Breath With Exertion?Heart failure is a disease that may cause you to feel short of breath. The most common time when you may feel...reactionscomments
Single, But Safely SurroundedThe good news (within the bad news) is that when I was diagnosed with heart disease in 1999 and received a triple...reactions3comments
Trust… Connecting the DotsShortly before my recent annual visit with my cardiologist, I received some information that sent me into an emotional tail spin: fear...reactions1comment
Community Views: What to Avoid in a CardiologistFor every great cardiologist, there is at least one that is not so great. When searching for a cardiologist, it is equally...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: Navigating the Healthcare SystemLiving with heart failure means frequently accessing the healthcare system. Unfortunately, the system often does not feel user-friendly. We wanted to know...reactionscomments
Body/Self CareMy path to congestive heart failure was not a gradual one. I had a massive SCAD induced heart attack that damaged my...reactions1comment
