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A recent stop by law enforcement triggered my afib, a rapid heart rate; incited anxiety, and brought about a new onset of PTSD. Prior to this incident, I have had...

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a heart disease that happens when the left ventricle is no longer pumping blood efficiently enough to the body. When I first got diagnosed in 2014, at...

Now that colder weather is upon us, something that those of us with heart failure might be thinking about is: how do we get our steps in when walking outside...

As with any chronic disease, it often takes time to learn the dos and don’ts of living with heart failure. Here are a few to keep in mind. Do seek help...

I have found some additional money-making opportunities lately, and I wanted to share them in case anyone needed to make a few extra bucks! There are several options out there...

Sometimes, people with heart failure face the decision of being listed for a transplant. However, not everyone qualifies for a heart transplant. Having high antibody levels (also called highly sensitized)...

Living My Best Life AND Heart Failure? Is it really possible to use those two statements in the same sentence? Many of us understand that being a patient is a...

Advocacy was not the first thing that came to my mind following my diagnosis of end-stage heart failure. In fact, it was probably the furthest thing from it. However, advocacy...

I work in a hospital as a respiratory therapist. I take care of anyone who is short of breath. If you come to the hospital experiencing severe shortness of breath...

Being a parent is a tiring job. And life with heart failure often comes with fatigue. Together, fatigue and heart failure can leave you feeling completely exhausted, even defeated. Fatigue...

As fall is here and we start having to think about bending over and putting shoes on (sandals no longer count), putting heavy coats on, etc., it has made me...

I am a respiratory therapist. I started this job in 1997. Back then, we were told by our teachers that the median life expectancy of heart failure patients was 2...

Talking with your children about your heart failure can cause major anxiety. You do not know how your child will react. You might worry that they will get upset or...

I think most adults have heard how important communication is in a relationship. Any relationship. From personal experience, I would basically agree. I have been with my boyfriend for almost...

As a heart failure patient, I have watched my medical expenses boom. It stinks and can truly drain a budget. What I spend a year on pharmaceuticals is insane. Is...

People tend to view religion and science as opposing forces. If something is rooted in religion, it can be scientific. If something is proven scientifically, then it cannot be the...

Those that have been on my journey with me know that I had a baby girl 6 months ago. It has been the ultimate blessing to have her in my...

A heart failure diagnosis can come with so many feelings and changes that may need to be made. Our Patient Leader team consists of advocates who are living with heart...

Receiving a diagnosis for any condition, including a heart condition such as heart failure, can be difficult. New questions about the condition, and about you living with the condition, may...

Would you like to share your experience with heart failure and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our health leader...