Family History of Brugada Syndrome: The Beginning of My Story“Strive to see with the inner eye, the heart. It sees the reality not subject to emotional or personal error; it sees the essence.” – Muata Ashby, The Egyptian Book... By Lisa Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Expect the Best, Prepare for the WorstWhether we like it or not, we all need to prepare for the worst. This is difficult because we have to admit our own mortality and that death will eventually... By Christopher Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Shares: Your Strangest Heart Failure SymptomsHeart failure affects everyone in slightly different ways. Some days may be better than others, but it is important to know that you are not alone in dealing with the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Coronary Artery Disease, Part II: You’ve Had a Heart Attack, Mr. JonesEditor's note: This is the second article in a two-part series. The first is "Coronary Artery Disease, Part I: We Have a Problem." When I learned that I had Coronary... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Heart Failure in WomenHeart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the US. More women than men die of heart disease each year. This is due in part to the... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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 Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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. It is important to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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 G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed. Are you 1 of the millions of Americans living with heart failure? If so, we want to hear from you. To learn more... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: Supplements Taken for Heart FailureLiving with heart failure often comes with feeling sluggish and tired. When we are facing that kind of low energy, vitamins and supplements can often give a boost to help... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments