What I Want People to Learn About Brugada SyndromeBrugada syndrome is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, genetic heart condition. Despite its rarity, the impact of Brugada syndrome can be devastating...reactions3comments
Expect the Best, Prepare for the WorstWhether we like it or not, we all need to prepare for the worst. This is difficult because we have to admit...reactions1comment
Tips For Managing ShowersAlong with this community, I also spend quite a bit of time in our COPD.net community. One of the hot topics there...reactionscomments
Not Where You Want To Be In Life?We all remember the day we got diagnosed with heart failure. That numb heartbreaking feeling when those words slipped from the lips...reactionscomments
Without WiresI decided to have surgery! It has been a little over 2 months now, and it went well. To take you back...reactionscomments
A New Plan for 2024Sitting quietly in my cozy little home, I am astonished that the year is once again on its end. It would seem like...reactionscomments
The Transplant ProcessI want to write about my heart transplant journey because I’ve noticed that transplants are a popular thing. Maybe they always have...reactions2comments
Heart DonorAs a heart transplant recipient, I know that every day I am alive is a gift. When I got the call that...reactions12comments
Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab - What Is It?If you are someone who has completed Phase 1 and 2 cardiac rehab, or was referred by a physician, Phase 3 cardiac...reactionscomments
Happy Heart Over the HolidaysIt is time for 6 weeks of holiday for me, summer holiday to be exact, living in the southern hemisphere it makes...reactions1comment
Intimacy and Heart Failure: The Relationship ConundrumIntimacy is about creating a genuine connection. It can be intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Managing intimate relationships is a common problem...reactions1comment
Holiday Survival GuideHi, fellow heart failure patients! As the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to address the issue of stress. In my...reactionscomments
Dear Santa! Here's A Heart-Healthy Christmas Wish ListDear Santa. My kids already made their Christmas lists. I hope you received them well. Consider this post my personal Christmas list...reactions10comments
The WaitVarious people wonder what people do when they are waiting for a heart or any organ. The crazy thing about heart transplants...reactionscomments
Becoming Bionic - Getting an ICDThe day after my heart attack, the attending cardiologist told me that my heart would recover, it would bounce back to a...reactions1comment
Community Views: Frustrating Myths About Heart FailureAs someone with heart failure, you may have heard a few myths about your condition. People may believe in myths because they...reactionscomments
Things I Wish I KnewI started my heart journey at 25 years old and there is so much that I wish I was aware of in...reactionscomments
Heart of a Giant Support System, Part 3: My Medical Care TeamMy medical care team, of course, is the best in the world! At the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Heart & Vascular Center...reactions2comments
Living in Survival ModeI was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2014 at the age of 25. At that point in my life, I had finished...reactions1comment
Having A Good Support SystemWhen you get diagnosed with an illness, like heart failure, it is always imperative that you have a support system. Having a...reactions2comments
