Community Shares: How Old Were You When You Were Diagnosed With Heart Failure?A heart failure diagnosis can affect anyone. It may happen at any age, regardless of race, class, physical ability, or family history. It can feel overwhelming and come as a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The First Heart AttackI had barely known my husband for five months when he had his first heart attack. He was in his early thirties and I in my mid-twenties. The night it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Cell Phone TheoryOne of the struggles of living with heart failure is having to explain my illness and symptoms. I don’t always share liberally, because disclosing takes trust and vulnerability and often...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
iPhone 12 and an ICD - Can They Coexist?A few months back, the Heart Rhythm Society published an article demonstrating that the magnet in the iPhone 12 could disable the life-saving features of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). This finding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Transplant QualificationsReceiving a heart transplant is both a happy and sad occasion. On one hand, the recipient was given a new lease on life, but on the other hand, another person...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Walking: A Simple BlessingThe Norwegian explorer, Erling Kagge, is the only person to have walked to the South Pole, the North Pole, and to the summit of Mt. Everest. In his short, meditative...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Well-Balanced Healthcare TeamWhen it comes to treating heart failure, think of your medical team like a well-balanced diet. You could live a decent life eating the same food every meal every day...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Failure and Mental HealthMental health is extremely important. I remember when the word anxiety was first mentioned to me. I admittedly got defensive - I was taught to pray about everything and everything...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What to Know Before Starting EntrestoIf you are involved in the heart failure community, chances are, you have heard of Entresto - a novel drug that many have touted as a miracle. Entresto was approved...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Four Stages of Heart FailureThere are four stages of heart failure. The stages range from being at risk of heart failure to having advanced heart failure. These stages were created by the American Heart...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 Theories Explaining Links Between Heart Failure and COPDMany people with heart failure live with another health condition. There are some people in this community who have both heart failure (HF) and COPD. Studies indicate that about 30% of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Triple Bypass StoryAt eighty years old, it's been 42 years since a triple bypass and noticed shortness of breath, and trouble doing exercises. The cardiologist ran tests showing heart failure and emphysema...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Parenting and Brugada Syndrome: Two Mothers' StoriesAs both a mom and daughter with Brugada syndrome, I’ve seen firsthand how this disease can affect families spanning generations. My family is lucky - my father, who was the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Failure Doesn't Mean I'm a FailureDealing with heart disease has had its challenges but I have managed to live with it. I always say there is life after heart disease, you just have to find...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
What Drugs Should I Avoid After My Heart Failure Diagnosis?Being diagnosed with heart failure is a stressful experience in and of itself. Often, people go from taking absolutely no medicine to being discharged from the hospital with a long...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Heart-Failure.net Celebrates 1 Year!Happy 1-year anniversary to our community! Heart-Failure.net launched in January 2020, and it has been an amazing ride. None of this would be possible without each and every one of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Dietary RestrictionsOne of the hardest things about a congestive heart failure (CHF) diagnosis is the dietary restrictions. As life goes on and you are tired, stressed, sick, etc., it’s natural to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Debt or Death - Why Is This Even a Choice?Every single day, people in America, and probably some other countries around the world, have to make one of the toughest decisions of their lives that shouldn’t even be a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Failure and Intimacy Intimacy is a crucial component of romantic relationships. It’s also an element of a healthy and good quality of life. Some people with heart failure may feel like they can’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Shares: Did Your Heart Failure Diagnosis Come as a Surprise?In the moment of learning that you have heart failure, a range of emotions often follows. For some people, it may include shock and fear. Others might feel relief and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
