Talking About Coronary Artery DiseaseMany people with heart failure also have coronary artery disease (CAD). So I thought it would be neat to investigate CAD. What is it? What causes it? How is it... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: The Career Impact of Heart FailureOur careers are part of what defines us as individuals. When meeting someone new, one of the ways we identify ourselves is through our jobs. Chronic illness can derail careers... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Let’s Discuss Lung SoundsOur lungs produce various sounds. What sounds they make depends on what is going on inside your lungs. So, I figured it's time to have a discussion about lung sounds... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Climbing Mountains (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read Part 1. After coffee and breakfast the next morning, we set out over Burro Pass for the... By Will Jones4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Here's How Your Heart DevelopsYour heart starts to develop shortly after birth. Just three weeks after fertilization, it is fully formed, and within 21-22 days after fertilization, your heart starts beating. This makes your... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: What Makes a Great CardiologistA great cardiologist is more than just the doctor who is the most knowledgeable or the one who has the office that is most convenient to get to. Rather, a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 for heart failure patients. This is especially true... By Latoya Johnson Keelen, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living and Learning in 2021 as a CaregiverAs I look back over the 26 years I have cared for my child, first in heart failure and then through her heart transplant, I never saw a situation like... By Karen Parete4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Disability: What You Need to KnowIf someone receives group health insurance through an employer, FMLA is the framework in which an employee's job (and their health insurance) is protected if they need to take time... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treating Heart Failure and DepressionAcross the United States, more than 6 million people have heart failure. Around 20 to 40 percent of those impacted by the condition also have depression. People living with depression... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Medical PTSD?Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a soldier returning from war or a victim of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Let’s Discuss Congenital Heart DiseaseAbout 8 of every 1,000 infants are born with congenital heart disease (CHD) and some of these kids will develop chronic heart failure. So, what is CHD? What are the... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Outsourcing Services - Yay or Nay?As a child, my parents ingrained in me that most things that a service can provide, I should be able to learn and do myself. The goal was always to... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Salt During the HolidaysAs the holidays are coming upon, it’s a good time to talk about sodium and fluid retention. Salt is a challenge for anyone with heart failure because it causes the... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Could Snail Venom Help Save Hearts?Antiarrhythmics are a class of drugs used to treat irregular firing patterns in the heart. The pattern can be too fast, too slow, or erratic. When the heart’s electrical pattern... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Unexpected LossesI recently heard the phrase 'unexpected loss'. This resonated with me and is a good way of explaining why a widowmaker heart attack and sudden heart failure diagnosis at 35... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Is Working Too Much Bad for Your Heart? I was asked a great question by a community member recently. He said, “Does working too much increase my risk for developing heart disease?” This inspired me to do some... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent-free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products - all these items can add up and can make living with or caring for someone with heart failure expensive. There... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FMLA: What You Need to KnowAs an HR professional, I find that many people do not understand FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act). FMLA is important for people who are in the workforce and use employer-sponsored... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Climbing Mountains (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Read Part 2. When you’re walking around with two stents and one heart attack on record, and when you take baby... By Will Jones4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments