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
Late-Night ThoughtsI should be asleep. Instead, I'm pondering. About my health, and the shift of my life’s journey. Fighting this discontent that is...reactions6comments
Have Your Diuretics Stopped Working?A common complaint that I see people having with diuretics is they stop working or become less effective. What exactly does this...reactions14comments
What Are Safe Oxygen Levels?Some people in this community require oxygen therapy. Another term for this is supplemental oxygen therapy. Others in this community wonder if...reactions7comments
How I Manage Fluid OverloadFluid overload is one of the scariest common complications with heart failure. It looks terrible and is an obvious sign and reminder...reactions12comments
The Access AisleFrom mobility awareness to access aisles. There are a number of seemingly small factors that can have negative consequences on heart failure. One...reactions2comments
Living with Advanced Heart Failure Part OneAdvanced heart failure is when your heart stops responding to medical treatments and therapy. After suffering a second stroke and being diagnosed...reactions25comments
Daily Weights ExplainedOnce diagnosed, your doctor may suggest or flat out tell you to weigh yourself daily. A lot of questions can go unanswered...reactions2comments
Chronic Illness, Relationships, and FriendshipsChronic illnesses can affect relationships and friendships significantly. As a result, many patients with one form of chronic disease, or another, encounter...reactions3comments
Heart of a Giant Support System, Part 1: Even a Giant Needs Shoulders to Stand OnLife is by itself hard enough. Living with heart failure, I must fight for every day, I must work harder for everything...reactions2comments
Family Medical Histories and Not Knowing About Health ConditionsOne of the things I hate the most about going to a new doctor is filling out the family medical history form...reactions7comments
5 Tips For Cleaning With Chronic IllnessCleaning… One thing I do not enjoy at all. It’s a joke in my family because when I was younger I was...reactions7comments
Why Advocate?Have you ever considered, "Why is health advocacy needed?" Communicating with healthcare providers may come naturally to some such as, asking questions...reactionscomments
Wear Red Day!On this day, people around the country will wear red to bring awareness to cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure. Not everyone knows...reactionscomments
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...reactions21comments
Community Shares: Realistic Tips for Living with Heart FailureWhen you are newly diagnosed with heart failure, the many life changes can feel overwhelming. Implementing all the recommendations for staying healthy...reactionscomments
Pushing Past the PainCan you recall a time you went for day surgery and did not get discharged until a week later? That was my...reactionscomments
