My Cardiac Rehab ExperienceAfter suffering my second stroke in December 2018, and my LVAD (left ventricular assist device) surgery in January 2019, I started being...reactionscomments
Dating With Heart FailureIn 2014, when I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I knew that my dating life was automatically in jeopardy. The main reason...reactionscomments
How I Overcame Depression and Anxiety“The Lord is the light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the star." A lot of people may...reactions5comments
Pushing Yourself to the LimitOne of the biggest questions I ask myself is if I should take it easy and follow what my doctor recommends or...reactions3comments
What Can You Do to Improve Your Ejection Fraction?Some people in this community have a low ejection fraction (EF). And we often receive questions like, "How do I improve my...reactions2comments
Living With Heart Failure: Reduced Ejection Fraction vs. Preserved Ejection FractionMillions of people around the world have been diagnosed with heart failure. While many people with the condition experience similar symptoms, heart...reactions23comments
BiPAP is 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...reactions7comments
Compression Socks – You Can Still Be StylishThe inspiration for this article came from watching a rerun of Sex and the City, the episode where Carrie is struggling for...reactionscomments
ConstipationThis is not the 'sexiest' of all topics; however, I have personally experienced that constipation can adversely impact one's quality of life...reactions2comments
Clothing Options for CHFFor me, one of the challenges with my heart failure diagnosis has been how to dress this new body. I have experienced...reactions11comments
Community Shares: The Hardest Thing About Living With Heart FailureLearning to live with heart failure takes some getting used to. Although heart failure affects people differently, many of the most challenging...reactions20comments
Surviving the ColdCold weather is upon the northern part of the world. The cold is arguably just as taxing on heart failure as hot...reactions2comments
Winter Tips and Tricks for Living With Heart FailureWe are knocking on the door to winter. The trees are bare, temperatures are dropping and for many of us snow is...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory InfectionsWhen it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu...reactionscomments
Palliative Care: A Personal ExperienceI am a heart failure patient who recently had my first palliative care consultation. I wanted to explain how I got the...reactions4comments
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...reactions61comments
Newly Diagnosed With Heart FailureNo matter what age you were diagnosed with heart failure, we all remember receiving the news. We all remember what life was...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
When and Where Should I Seek Care?Editor's Note: This article is authored by Amber Blackburn, RN. As I do every winter, I have been sick for what seems...reactionscomments
Releasing Feelings Is Not ComplainingLiving with heart failure can come with a range of symptoms that can be challenging at times. I’ve battled fatigue, abdomen swelling, muscle...reactions1comment
