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
Easy Low Sodium Meal IdeasFor other people with heart failure, who, like myself, follow a low-sodium diet, I have found in order to maintain consistent adherence...reactionscomments
Therapy For Stroke PatientsWhen I was 25 years old, I suffered my first stroke. My family and I were shocked to hear this news and...reactionscomments
Kitchen GadgetsI have found that a key component of staying sane, while acknowledging the amount of home cooking required when adhering to a...reactionscomments
How to Eat a Low-Sodium Diet for the Newly DiagnosedIt is imperative for heart failure patients to learn how to eat a low-sodium diet. I wanted to share what I have...reactions12comments
Having a Career with Heart DiseaseWhether you are around family or friends the topic of work will inevitably become one of the topics of conversation. If you’re...reactionscomments
Heart Failure? What Now?Maybe you came into the emergency room because you’ve just been feeling a little bit short of breath. It has gotten a...reactionscomments
