5 Things to Remember While In the HospitalAs a registered nurse (RN) for 15 years who has spent a considerable amount of time in the hospital over the last...reactions6comments
How I Survived Heart FailureMy name is Olivia, and I am a 2-time stroke survivor, former LVAD patient, and heart transplant recipient. I was diagnosed with...reactions3comments
Small Scale Gardening - Flowers in Your HeartGrowing plants in your mind and heart is as effective as growing them in your home. Often with heart failure, we may...reactions1comment
Flashbacks After PPCMAny hospital experience can be traumatic. My experience in the hospital leading up to my diagnosis and after my diagnosis was no...reactionscomments
Let's Get in AweHeart failure has caused many of us to slow down, as we no longer have the same level of functionality as before...reactionscomments
New York Heart Association Classification: What Does it Mean For You?If you’ve been diagnosed with heart failure, chances are you have heard about the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification. This is...reactionscomments
Let's Discuss Nasal CannulasMany people with a heart failure history do not need home oxygen therapy. But there are some in this community who do...reactions1comment
How to Eat Less Red MeatSome of us with heart failure may have stents, or for some other reason, have been told to try to limit the...reactionscomments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. The clot generally forms...reactionscomments
How To Stay PositiveStaying positive is something I struggle with and it is an everyday mental battle for me. It is so much easier to...reactions2comments
Patient CareMost people do not believe me when I tell them that I have a heart transplant. I am a 34-year-old working healthcare...reactionscomments
Four Tips for Dealing With Bad NewsBeing chronically ill is hard. The things we deal with on a daily basis are more than anyone ever should. Many of...reactions1comment
Heart Failure Awareness Week 2022: Our Stories, Our Voices, Our CommunityFebruary is Heart Month and Heart Failure Awareness Week is set for February 14-20. This year we want to honor each and...reactionscomments
A Guide to Common Drugs Prescribed After a Heart Attack (Part 1)The first heart attack can be an extremely overwhelming and frightening experience. It is not uncommon for people to stay admitted in...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
Living in the MomentIn my experience, the "what if's" and future trajectory of my heart failure are sources of stress. And it's hard to forget...reactions2comments
Heart-Failure.net Celebrates 1 Year!Happy 1-year anniversary to our community! Heart-Failure.net launched in January 2020, and it has been an amazing ride. None of this would...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Am I Having a Panic or Heart Attack?It's likely that you have experienced stress, anxiety, or panic at some point. But overwhelming worry, stress, and panic can cause your...reactionscomments
Finding A CommunityWhen I was first diagnosed with Postpartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) I was very confused, and I felt very alone and uncertain. When I...reactions2comments
