Homebound with Heart FailureLiving with heart failure can come with abrupt changes to a patient's daily living. This can be caused following a planned surgery...reactions1comment
Heart Failure and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Pneumonia Vaccines and Chronic IllnessIs it time to get caught up on your vaccinations? One vaccine that is highly recommended for people with lung and other chronic conditions is the pneumococcal vaccine.reactionscomments
Is Coffee Bad for Your Heart? The Truth About CaffeineThere is nothing better than the sound and smell of coffee brewing early in the morning. For me personally, knowing that I...reactionscomments
Surviving a Stress TestI was prescribed a stress test a few months back by my cardiologist. At my last appointment, I complained about some chest pain...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Knew Before My Pharmacological Stress TestI recently underwent a stress test. This is not my first stress test. However, this was a pharmacological stress test, which uses...reactions2comments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Chronic IllnessEditor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, Type2Diabetes.com. It is that time of...reactionscomments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to KnowEvery year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal DiseasePneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
My Journey With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Heart FailureDealing with heart disease has had its challenges but I have managed to live with it. I always say there is life...reactions15comments
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?I get an annual flu shot, but while I’ve pondered the pneumonia (pneumococcal) vaccine before, it’s never something I have personally made a move on. Should I?reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions3comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactions11comments
The Most Bothersome Symptoms of Heart Failure, According to the CommunityLiving with a chronic illness like heart failure brings many struggles. The impact of symptoms on daily life is significant. It can...reactions4comments
Meet Your Moderators:Welcome to the Heart-Failure.net Meet Your Moderators series! These articles are intended to help our community members better know the people who...reactionscomments
Beyond the Loss: Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone to Find New ConnectionsWhen you are diagnosed with an illness such as heart failure, the loss of some friendships is inevitable. The loss of friendships...reactionscomments
Understanding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of...reactions2comments
Testing for Brugada Syndrome: My Procainamide Challenge StoryEditor’s note: This is the third article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part...reactionscomments
Managing Housework and Chores With Heart Failure: Community TipsThe signs and symptoms of heart failure are all the reasons that household chores become difficult for many: shortness of breath, increased...reactions30comments
