A Guide to Common Drugs Prescribed After a Heart Attack (Part 2)Editor's note: this is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! This article continues the discussion of...reactionscomments
Surviving an Accident With Heart Failure (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to read part 2! Months ago, as I headed downstairs to...reactions2comments
Can Stress Directly Contribute to Heart Failure?Cautionary claims to avoid working too hard is common in our society. Many people casually claim that stress, for example at work...reactionscomments
Community Shares: How Heart Failure Affects AbilitiesThere is no question that for most people, heart failure changes what everyday living looks like. However, how life changes can be...reactions1comment
Learning to Slow DownReceiving a diagnosis of heart failure is never easy. It evokes big feelings and gives many of us a serious reality check. ...reactions2comments
What Is AFib?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the 2 upper...reactions1comment
I'm Writing a Heart Journey BookWhen I got diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that I would be writing a book about my heart journey. When...reactionscomments
Losing Friendships... How to Cope?As a heart failure patient following a widow heart attack (at 35), I too have lost friendships along the way. I wanted...reactions8comments
Mental Health Awareness"What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversations." -Glenn Close The first time I was introduced to...reactions5comments
Coping with an Invisible Illness"I am going to dress up and hide my illness!" That is what I told myself as a pre-teen, because fitting in...reactionscomments
How to Manage SadnessAs a heart failure patient, I have experienced periods of loss and sadness. Sometimes when I think I am 'over' something, a...reactionscomments
Tips For Managing Heart FailureHeart failure (HF) is a chronic health issue. There are many symptoms of heart failure. These symptoms can include shortness of breath...reactions1comment
Community Views: My Diagnosis ReactionYou may feel a range of emotions when first hearing that you are living with heart failure. It can be difficult to...reactions12comments
Finding Your PurposeThe initial diagnosis of heart failure can be a total shock to you. Most of us don’t see it coming, and even...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
Advocating for Youth Heart ScreeningsMany people don’t realize they have heart disease until it's too late. Also, most people don’t know that young people can have...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Cooking Strategies for a Low-Sodium DietOne of the things that was the biggest adjustment for me after my heart failure diagnosis was the amount of work it...reactions1comment
Women's Health Month: Spotlighting Patient Leaders With PPCMMay is designated as Women's Health Month. We want to raise awareness about heart failure and its impact on women's health. One...reactions1comment
Adverse Effects of Beta-BlockersIf you have been diagnosed with Heart Failure (HF), you may have been prescribed a beta-blocker. A beta-blocker is a class of...reactions3comments
