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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Medical InsuranceI was first diagnosed with a heart problem at the age of 12, and because of that, through the years my mom...reactions7comments
"You Can't Have Kids"The thought of motherhood is something I have dreamed about since I was younger but when I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
Changing the NarrativeAs with most things in life, there are some stigmas and preconceived ideas that people have about things. Often times these come...reactions1comment
Who I Lean on For Support: My Best FriendWhen it comes to who I lean on for support one person comes to mind and that's my best friend. Better known...reactions2comments
How Do I Manage this Low Salt Diet?When I was first diagnosed with heart failure, managing a low-salt diet was very overwhelming, and frankly scary. Not only was it...reactions9comments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Heart Failure DiagnosisAfter getting news of a serious illness like heart failure, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are...reactionscomments
Let's Have a Heart-to-Heart for National Heart Month!February is National Heart Month, and Heart Failure Awareness Week is February 12 to 18. This year we want to bring awareness...reactionscomments
Coping With a New Diagnosis of Heart FailureReceiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional...reactions2comments
Why Am I Crying?!!Personally, I found it a challenge at times to manage my emotions after my second heart attack. I suffered from spontaneous bouts...reactions8comments
Learning About My LVADAn LVAD stands for a left ventricular assist device. It is a device prescribed to patients who are in end-stage or advanced...reactionscomments
Finding My Voice Again“Strive to find your own voice; the longer you wait to begin the less likely you are to find it all.” -Robin...reactionscomments
Our Heart-Failure.net Community Is on Instagram!Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Instagram page for Heart-Failure.net. Our page is a platform for sharing information...reactionscomments
UGH...Food Tastes So BlandI have found some tricks on how to deal with 'bland' food without resulting to adding more salt, and I wanted to...reactions5comments
PLC: Preparing for Inclement WeatherMost of us have faced an intrusion on our daily lives due to inclement weather. However, any change in weather conditions can...reactionscomments
Tips for Staying Healthy in the Cold Winter AirBeing out in the cold winter air may trigger symptoms like chest tightness and shortness of breath. Physical activity, such as shoveling...reactionscomments
