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 for those who are diagnosed with it, and... By Lisa Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Urgent Care or ER?I was in a urgent care recently and came across a terrific magnet about when to call or see your primary care doctor, when to utilize urgent care, and when... By Morgan Drutchas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 is the difficulty navigating showers – especially when... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Important Items to Have After New Heart Failure DiagnosisGetting a new diagnosis like heart failure can be totally overwhelming. At the hospital, you will talk to so many different dietitians, nurses, educators, and doctors that your head may... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Heart DonorAs a heart transplant recipient, I know that every day I am alive is a gift. When I got the call that a heart was available I was in disbelief... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
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 rehab is something that heart failure patients may... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 it happened in the blink of an eye... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 for our summer holidays. This means loved ones... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 of our doctors. From the day I got... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday Survival GuideHi, fellow heart failure patients! As the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to address the issue of stress. In my opinion, during this stressful time, it can be... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The WaitVarious people wonder what people do when they are waiting for a heart or any organ. The crazy thing about heart transplants is donors have to die in order for... By Olivia Rose4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Without WiresI decided to have surgery! It has been a little over 2 months now, and it went well. To take you back to the day of surgery, I was to... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 support system is very important when you have... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eating the Rainbow - For My HeartTrying to keep my heart health in check, knowing that heart failure runs in my family, has been a rude awakening to get my life in order. I think when... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Things To Be Thankful ForThanksgiving beckons a spirit of gratitude. And even amidst the challenges posed by heart failure, there remain compelling reasons to be thankful. Here, I will explore 6 such reasons. At... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does Worrying Do?The one mantra that I have found that helps manage the anxiety and unknowns that come with congestive heart failure (CHF) is the idea of living in the moment. Has... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Symptoms of Heart FailureThe symptoms of heart failure seem to vary between patients. According to the American Heart Association, heart failure signs are shortness of breath, persistent coughing or wheezing, the buildup of... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Valuable Lessons About LivingHeart failure, and those who suffer from it, have taught me so much over the years. We have heart failure in our family and I have watched people suffer and... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Early Childhood Experiences with Heart FailureLike any child who grew up in the 1970s, staying out until the street lights turn on, riding tricycles or bicycles, taking walks, and going to school was a common... By Leslie Castro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Suggestions for Dating with an LVAD - Caretakers POVNo one likes to have to give a disclaimer in the first conversation or the first date. My mother did not struggle with saying what was on her heart or... By Jazmine McRae3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments