Estate Planning: Don’t Forget About Your Fur BabiesNo one likes to think about death – much less their own. When you have a chronic condition, like heart failure, making plans about your health care should also include... By Latoya Johnson KeelenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meet Your Moderators: Tina Marie MarsdenWelcome to the Heart-Failure.net Meet Your Moderators series! These articles are intended to help our community members better know the people who moderate on our various channels. Heart failure plays... By Tina Marie MarsdenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The EF Game - Why Do We Care About This Number?"I hate it when patients fixate on ejection fraction (EF)," I heard from a cardiologist on a clubhouse talk one night. Why do we worry about our EF, and why... By Maggie TeliskaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Minimalism and Heart FailureI am a big proponent of minimalism. Simply put, minimalism is a movement where people get rid of items that they do not need. It’s about minimizing obsession with materialistic... By Nour SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Taken for GrantedRecently, two friends of mine had pacemakers installed to regulate their heartbeats and to combat atrial fibrillation. Both of them are doing very well, having regained energy and lost some... By Will JonesBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Can We Get Others to Take Their Cardiovascular Risks Seriously?Heart failure is hard. Really REALLY hard. One of the things that helped me get through is the hope that I can use my experiences to help others take their... By Morgan DrutchasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Big NewsThis June I found out I was pregnant. Yes, pregnant! The moment I saw a positive test I was numb. I didn't know what to feel or think. The next... By Kimberly ConnellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Eight Facts About Women's Heart DiseaseMost months of the year are used as a time of awareness for a certain disease. That said, February is known as American Heart Month as well as Women's Heart... By Amber BlackburnBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: Limitations With Heart FailureLearning to live with heart failure can be challenging. Even small activities may require much more energy than they once did. Some activities may even become impossible. To better understand... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for When You Feel Shortness of BreathI am a respiratory therapist. I am often asked to help people when they are feeling shortness of breath. Heart failure can cause you to feel short of breath. Respiratory... By John BottrellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
After a Heart Attack: The First 30 DaysYou've survived a heart attack, one that was most likely unexpected. Now what? You've spent days with a lot of medication attention, being constantly watched, tethered to wires connected to machines... By Maggie TeliskaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: How Doctors Treat You When You Talk About Heart FailureWhen it comes to dealing with heart failure, your doctor plays a key role in your long-term health and well-being. Having a doctor who listens and shows concern can have... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Adjusting to a Low-Sodium DietUnfortunately, a diagnosis of heart failure is often accompanied by a change in diet. Usually, people talk about the necessity of limiting one's sodium intake. In my experience, doctors can... By Morgan DrutchasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Surviving an Accident With Heart Failure (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 in a series. Be sure to read part 1! I wrote about surviving a fall down the stairs and a subsequent ER visit with... By Maggie TeliskaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Does Gratitude Impact the Brain?Heart failure is really REALLY hard. So, as a disclaimer, I am not writing this in hopes of communicating some idea that we fake gratitude then we can magically somehow... By Morgan DrutchasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Desmin MyopathyI was afraid to talk about it out loud because I didn't want to accept it. Do you ever notice when you find out you're diagnosed with something the symptoms... By Kimberly ConnellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Surviving an Accident With Heart Failure (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to read part 2! Months ago, as I headed downstairs to my kitchen, I slipped on the last two... By Maggie TeliskaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Year's Resolution: More Walking Please!As a congestive heart failure patient, I am aware of the many benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. However I was surprised when I learned about some of the... By Morgan DrutchasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Intimacy and Heart Failure: Let’s Talk About SexWhether you know it or not, problems with your heart affect your sex life. Think about it! Every part of your body requires blood flow – even the parts down below... By Latoya Johnson KeelenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments