Always a CaregiverI have always been a caregiver. And so have you! I don’t think I have always perceived myself as a caregiver. When I married my husband, I could not see... By Donna Hacker SmithBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
People with Cancer Face Increased Risk of Death from Heart DiseaseAccording to a 2019 study from the Penn State Cancer Institute, cancer patients are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than the general population.2 The... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
With Every Beat of My HeartWelcome to the new year! 2019 was indeed a year to remember. There were many obstacles to overcome, irreplaceable losses, and situations in which I questioned my tenacity and endurance... By Teresa Wright JohnsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where Does My Story Start?Receiving a heart transplant at age 8 can often feel like “the main event of my life”. To give a more detailed background of my story, we can start all... By Alyssa PareteBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
BiPAP Very Helpful for CHFSometimes people come to the emergency room for shortness of breath. If the doctor suspects Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is the cause, BiPAP may be ordered. So, what is BiPAP?... By John BottrellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
White Picket Fence (Part 1)It was finally time for me to live out my dreams. I always knew that being a mother was going to be my biggest joy and the one thing in the... By Karen PareteBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heart Failure or Heart Attack: The Early Warning SignsHeart failure and heart attack are both conditions that fall under the category of heart disease. Yet they are different conditions with different causes and treatments.1 It is important to... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Welcome to the ClubA little pressure. A little tightness. A deep breath that seems problematic. Likely too much running. Too much of something to eat. Some antacids may help. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999... By Daniel FreemanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Matters of the HeartLosing my dad was one of the hardest, if not the hardest day of my life to date. It is something that I really struggle to talk about - for... By Clair GBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Heart Failure in America: What Is That?The 2021 survey is now closed. Thank you so much for your participation! Are you 1 of the millions of Americans living with heart failure? If so, we want to... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coronary Artery Disease, Part I: We Have a ProblemEditor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! My paternal grandfather died of heart failure in 1964 when he was sixty-three. My... By Will JonesBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PPCMI had never heard of it before. A man stood at the foot of my bed and announced that I had Postpartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM). I didn't know what that was... By Samantha StinocherBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Heart Failure Awareness Week 2020February marks Heart Awareness Month and this year Heart Failure Awareness Week is February 9th-15th. Whether we are patients with different stage diagnoses or caregivers of loved ones or loved... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Age Nearly Killed Me!I don’t blame my doctor for almost dying. Looking back, it seemed obvious, but that’s because I now know the end result. It’s true, my doctor did not explore the... By Christopher GehrkeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Thank YouA thank you to the parents who take care of their sick kids. When you think of heart failure you don’t think of children. But the fact of the matter... By Alyssa PareteBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heart Failure and Assertive CommunicationLiving with heart failure is no picnic. It is not something I would wish upon anyone. However, I do think that the reduced energy I experience has forced me into... By Morgan DrutchasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Blood Pressure Is so Low! Am I Dying?You just started meds and were told to take your vitals daily. Your meds include beta-blockers and ace inhibitors. Your blood pressure seems low at 80/60 – are you dying? I’ll never... By Maggie TeliskaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Perspectives After a Sudden Heart TransplantI am currently a young resident physician living in Philadelphia. Originally from Los Angeles, I had big dreams of becoming a doctor ever since I was a child. After lots... By Alin GragossianBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Grateful HeartHow often do we hear that tomorrow is not promised? We know this to be true and yet we take life for granted. It is human nature. We know that... By Teresa Wright JohnsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Heart FailureMillions of people have a heart failure (HF) diagnosis. Whether you have HF or know someone who does, here is a guide to the basics. Heart failure (HF) is a... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
