When Should You Go to the ER?The question that always plagues any survivor of a traumatic medical event or someone living with a chronic illness – when should...reactionscomments
Tips for Household ChoresKeeping up with household chores can be a burden, even more so for people who suffer from heart failure. Things that would...reactions6comments
Depression and Heart FailurePeople tend to think about physical wellbeing after experiencing a heart attack or cardiac surgery. However, depression is a critical symptom. There...reactions2comments
The Importance of Support GroupsIn the summer of 2010, a diagnosis of coronary artery disease after the discovery of two blocked arteries started me thinking about...reactions3comments
Maintaining Your Relationship With Your Significant Other as a Heart Failure PatientMaintaining a relationship with a significant other can be very trying when one or both of you have a chronic illness that...reactionscomments
Look at the Positive Side of Your DiagnosisThere is a family history of heart disease in my family. My mom and all of her siblings were diagnosed with hypertension...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. Part 1 can be found here...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Dating While SoberMany of us in the heart failure community cannot, or choose not, to drink. While some say that drinking in moderation is...reactions1comment
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Trauma and PTSD - Am I Going Crazy?You might have seen a previous article I wrote about depression. However, depression’s cousin when it comes to serious medical illness is...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: 392 Beats Per Minute Survivor (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! I survived a...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Tips for Surviving the Holidays While Living With Heart FailureThe holidays can be a challenging time for many people. When facing the coming season while living with heart failure, it may...reactionscomments
Medication TipsKaren, a caregiver of 25 years, offers three helpful tips to stay on track with your medications...reactionscomments
Care for the CaregiversOne of the best volunteer programs I’ve seen and experienced myself was at Columbia Children’s Hospital. The caregivers were invited once a...reactionscomments
