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
Life With An LVADWhen I got diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2014, I never knew that I would be in advanced heart failure 4 years...reactions20comments
How to Adjust to a Diagnosis of Heart Failure“You have heart failure,” is the single worst phrase you ever want to hear. Getting a diagnosis of heart failure is one...reactions21comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Mental Health TherapyWhen you go through something as traumatic as being diagnosed with something like heart failure, it changes your entire life. My first...reactions2comments
Heart Failure and Mental HealthMental health is extremely important. I remember when the word anxiety was first mentioned to me. I admittedly got defensive - I...reactions9comments
Is Coffee Bad for the Heart?There is nothing better than the sound and smell of coffee brewing early in the morning. For me personally, knowing that I...reactionscomments
Community Views: Ways to Get Moving with Heart FailureRegular exercise is a cornerstone of maintaining a healthy heart, and we want to encourage you to get moving in any way...reactions3comments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Why I Chose to Be a Patient AdvocateI was diagnosed with heart failure 19+ years ago. What I know now can in no way be compared to what I knew...reactions1comment
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
Intimacy and Heart Failure: Let’s Talk About SexWhether you know it or not, problems with your heart affect your sex life. Think about it! Every part of your body requires...reactions4comments
Heart-Failure.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on HEART-FAILURE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Explaining My Heart Journey to Medical StudentsLast August I was lucky enough to get a call from the University of Maryland Medical School. The emergency room physician was...reactionscomments
PLC: My Medical I.D. BraceletAlthough I have been overcoming advanced heart failure for 21+ years I had never purchased medical identification (I.D.) jewelry before. Well, that...reactions2comments
The Grieving ProcessI have become much better acquainted with the grieving process since being diagnosed with heart failure. The symptoms of heart failure carry...reactions23comments
Living With Heart Disease Can Be Hard to Open Up AboutI have felt discouraged in talking about my heart condition and sometimes even writing about my journey. Now and then, I have...reactions6comments
Help, My Stomach Hurts!As a heart failure patient, I know that stomach issues come up! It can be when we take too many meds and...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Feeling Judged By Your DoctorLiving with a chronic illness like heart failure can mean lots of doctor's appointments, both before and after diagnosis. Sometimes, it feels...reactions5comments
Community Shares: The First Symptoms of Heart Failure You RememberLike many conditions, heart failure can present over time. One symptom may show up, then a few more until it is all...reactions20comments
Community Shares: How Heart Failure Affects Household ChoresThe signs and symptoms of heart failure are all the reasons that household chores become difficult for many: shortness of breath, increased...reactions27comments
