Board GamesAs a CHF patient and someone who previously loved outdoor activity, it has been an adjustment to spend more time inside, especially...reactions4comments
Links Between Sleep Apnea and Heart FailureAbout 2-4 percent of adults have sleep apnea and about 1 in 3 people with heart failure also have sleep apnea. So...reactions2comments
Managing Fluid RestrictionsManaging your fluid restrictions is tough! I have come across a few tricks and tips. However, please realize that this is hard...reactions8comments
Life at First GlanceAugust 20, 2015: the day that changed my life forever. I remember waking up feeling hopeful but prepared for the unknown because...reactions2comments
The Pelvic FloorHeart failure patients need to have a conversation about the pelvic floor! As a heart failure patient, a lot of medicine that...reactionscomments
Living With Heart Disease Can Be Hard to Open Up AboutI have felt discouraged in talking about my heart condition and sometimes even writing about my journey. Now and then, I have...reactions6comments
Navigating a Heart Failure Diagnosis: 2021 In America SurveyReceiving a heart failure diagnosis is almost always a life-changing experience. Some people get the news after a major cardiac event, while...reactions2comments
What Are Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction?I have been writing about things I experience in the hospital setting. Of course, we take care of many patients experiencing myocardial...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Riding the Wave (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! Somewhat blindsided, I didn't expect to...reactionscomments
Living the DreamI’m a dreamer! Not the kind that dreams big and has set goals. I mean when I lay down for bed, dreams...reactionscomments
Relationships Between Patients and Doctors: a Pharmacist's Perspective (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! In the first part of the...reactions1comment
Blood Tests Your Doctor May Order and What They MeanDoctors love ordering blood tests. This is because they offer great information about how you are doing medically. They allow your doctor...reactionscomments
Should I Be Scared of a Cath?I see many posts about people fearing a heart catheterization, so as someone who has had several, I want to help put...reactions6comments
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting PrinciplesLiving with heart failure means that we constantly have to monitor many aspects of our lives – how much salt are we...reactions2comments
The Strength of Community for a Communal Health (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! We face many problems globally, as...reactions2comments
Sleep Breathing Conditions and Heart FailurePoor sleep quality can have significant impacts on our mental and physical health. People with heart failure (HF) commonly suffer from poor...reactionscomments
Five Common Myths About Living With Heart FailureHeart failure is a condition that most have probably heard of at some point in their life, mainly because it is a...reactions2comments
Let’s Talk Cardiac AblationsThere are many different treatments for heart failure as well as other cardiac conditions. While most are medications, there are other non-surgical...reactions3comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Riding the Wave (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! My life constantly feels like a...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
