To Rehab or Not to Rehab“My doctor told me I had to go to rehab.” “Why hasn’t my doctor offered rehab?” “What is rehab, and will it...reactionscomments
Should I Be Pushing Myself in Cardiac Rehab?I was at cardiac rehab today and had an interesting conversation with the exercise physiologist. In fact, in case anyone is approved...reactions7comments
Life After Recovery: Learning to LIVE All Over AgainManaging chronic health conditions often means making changes that seem restrictive. Some changes don’t seem as bad because it requires modifying a...reactions2comments
Trauma Experienced By a Heart PatientMany people do not really know the trauma a heart patient has to go through. Long hospital stays, doctor appointments, and many...reactionscomments
All About an EchocardiogramBesides blood work, an echocardiogram, commonly called an echo, is one of the most common tests that is performed on a person...reactionscomments
Heart Failure and Intimacy Intimacy is a crucial component of romantic relationships. It’s also an element of a healthy and good quality of life. Some people...reactionscomments
Acceptance of My DiagnosisWhen I was first diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that my journey would end up changing the trajectory of my...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
Managing PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions)One of the more frustrating things that comes with heart failure is PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions). They are little reminders that you...reactions2comments
Are Your Symptoms Caused by Heart Failure or Asthma?Asthma is not heart failure. Heart failure is not asthma. The treatment for both conditions is different. Still, they both share common...reactionscomments
Dancing for Heart HealthFriday morning: my coffee is brewing and the fresh air is pulling through my apartment, so I pop on my headphones and...reactions1comment
Friendly Reminder: Be Careful About DehydrationI wanted to share a recent episode because it's a good reminder for all of us - even those of us who...reactionscomments
Recovery From LVAD Surgery and Heart Transplant SurgeryMany people ask me which was a harder recovery: the transplant or LVAD surgery? So, let’s set the scene. Before I had...reactions2comments
What Diet Should I Follow?As a heart failure patient, the idea of a medically restricted diet can be overwhelming. It is easy to think there is...reactions2comments
Summer HeatI have had heart failure for four years now. Time really flies! One thing that has taken adjustment is realizing that my...reactions2comments
Teaching My Daughter About Heart HealthHaving heart health issues run in my family for the longest time, I have taken it upon myself to teach my daughter...reactions3comments
Back in the Job Market After Heart TransplantFinally back to the job market after being gone for 5 years. When I was diagnosed with advanced heart failure I was...reactions2comments
Heart Failure or Heart Attack: The Early Warning SignsHeart failure and heart attack are both conditions that fall under the category of heart disease. Yet they are different conditions with...reactions5comments
Dating and Heart Disease"How can I date and cope with heart disease? Will he accept me? Will he judge me? Will he take advantage of...reactionscomments
My 5-Year-Old Tells Other Kids About Getting an EKGMy family has a genetic heart condition called Brugada Syndrome which is often diagnosed from an abnormal EKG, and I have to...reactions2comments
