Common Heart Failure AbbreviationsWhen it comes to healthcare, a lot of abbreviations are thrown our way! I created this cheat sheet to help you understand...reactions3comments
Umami - What Is It?As I have written before, when eating a reduced sodium diet for heart failure it's helpful to think about incorporating others taste's...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed With Heart FailureNo matter what age you were diagnosed with heart failure, we all remember receiving the news. We all remember what life was...reactionscomments
Adusting to Life with the LVADWhen I found out that I had advanced heart failure it felt like the ending of my story was near. There were...reactions2comments
Self-Care and Heart FailureAccording to www.selfcarefederation.org, “self-care is the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information available to them.”...reactions3comments
Feeling Like a Burden with Heart FailureFeeling like a burden because of heart failure is one of the hardest feelings to overcome. You may feel that everything is...reactions3comments
My Thoughts On Getting a LVADI remember when the doctors found out that my heart was in the advanced heart failure stage. My parents and I were...reactionscomments
Decoding Audible Wheezing: Understanding Its Link to Heart FailureAs a respiratory therapist, I have observed a curious phenomenon: People with heart failure (HF) may have audible wheezing, even when their...reactionscomments
Getting a Subcutaneous ICDI was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at the end of the summer of 2014. The doctors told me to stop exercising and...reactionscomments
Managing the "I Should..." In My Self-NarrativeAs a fellow heart failure patient, I understand that there are many limitations that come with this diagnosis no matter what stage...reactionscomments
Looking After My Heart Health This WinterWinter is on it's way... earlier nights and slower mornings. Everything slows down in my world in winter and sometimes I think it...reactions26comments
Healthcare Collaboration That Gets You Feeling BetterWhether you are having new heart failure symptoms or just feeling a bit off-kilter, you may need to make a beeline for...reactions1comment
Adhering to a Low-Sodium Diet By Increasing My FiberFor those who are on a low-sodium diet, one helpful tidbit that I wanted to share is to embrace fiber! Per the...reactionscomments
Journey Through a 2-Month Hospital StayMany of us have had times when we were admitted to the hospital because of heart failure. Depending on what the doctor...reactions8comments
Is It Allergies, a Cold, Influenza, or COVID?As I was mapping out topics to share this month, I knew I wanted to give some advice on identifying allergies, colds...reactionscomments
Utilizing My Jugular Vein to Assess Fluid RetentionI am a 42 year old women with congestive heart failure (CHF), who really tries to stay on top of my fluid...reactionscomments
Spooky and Scary Symptoms of Heart FailureIt’s October, which means it is spooky season. While some people may be getting ready to get a good scare from costumes...reactionscomments
Digestive Health and Heart FailureIn my most humble opinion (and it really is just that- my opinion) gut health is one of the most underrated ways...reactionscomments
My First Time In Water Post-LVAD"You can’t go into any water," are the words I heard when Sharon was explaining how the LVAD works. An LVAD is...reactions1comment
My Experience with Right and Left Heart CatheterizationI celebrated my 3rd Heartiversary on February 2nd. I cannot believe it has actually been 3 years since I was given my gift...reactions3comments
