Let's Get in AweHeart failure has caused many of us to slow down, as we no longer have the same level of functionality as before. For instance, I have less energy, and the... By Morgan Drutchas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things to Remember While In the HospitalAs a registered nurse (RN) for 15 years who has spent a considerable amount of time in the hospital over the last decade due to chronic illness, I have seen... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Let's Discuss Nasal CannulasMany people with a heart failure history do not need home oxygen therapy. But there are some in this community who do benefit from it. A majority of those who... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Eat Less Red MeatSome of us with heart failure may have stents, or for some other reason, have been told to try to limit the amount of saturated fat we eat. For me... By Morgan Drutchas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health Awareness"What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversations." -Glenn Close The first time I was introduced to mental health was when I was in the... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How To Stay PositiveStaying positive is something I struggle with and it is an everyday mental battle for me. It is so much easier to be negative, in my opinion, especially when it... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Low Impact Movement for Your Heart HealthExercise when you have heart failure is one of those conversations that can truly go any which way. Many people have very strong opinions about this. What one person is... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Living in the MomentIn my experience, the "what if's" and future trajectory of my heart failure are sources of stress. And it's hard to forget that you are a heart failure patient given... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 evaluated for cardiac rehab. According to the American... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding A CommunityWhen I was first diagnosed with Postpartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) I was very confused, and I felt very alone and uncertain. When I searched for my condition on google, the prognosis... By Samantha Stinocher3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Check Out That HeartHeart health is a very important topic. I honestly feel that it does not get enough limelight. This is not only valid for people with heart failure and related health conditions. I... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Is Intubation and What Are Ventilators?So, sometimes heart failure causes flare-ups (exacerbations), and flare-ups often require you to seek help, which often results in a trip to the emergency room (ER). Once in the ER... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dancing as a Source of Exercise?As a heart failure patient, my doctors have told me how important regular exercise is. I think it is far easier to do something consistently when it is fun! And... By Morgan Drutchas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Misconceptions About StrokesAccording to John Hopkins Medicine, "a stroke or brain attack happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped." I think the biggest misconception when it comes to strokes is... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Am I Having a Panic or Heart Attack?It's likely that you have experienced stress, anxiety, or panic at some point. But overwhelming worry, stress, and panic can cause your body to physically respond through cardiac symptoms. These... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Ways To Prevent Heart DiseaseI am aware there is a high risk for heart disease in my family. My mom and her 7 siblings all have/had high blood pressure, and of those who passed... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Medical InsuranceI was first diagnosed with a heart problem at the age of 12, and because of that, through the years my mom fought for me to get disability/medical insurance to... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
How To Stay Motivated“Do the best you can, No one can do more than that.” John Wooden Motivation is what drives you to do something. Some people need to be motivated and some... By Olivia Rose2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
PLC: DATING and HEART FAILUREIt is always interesting sharing my advanced heart failure diagnosis on a more personal level. I literally get butterflies thinking about how I am going to explain my LVAD to... By Tina Marie Marsden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Who I Lean on for Support: My SonsI have been on a journey to overcome heart failure for over 20 years now. I was diagnosed with pregnancy-induced heart failure (also known as PPCM) at the age of... By Tina Marie Marsden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments