Hard ConversationsHaving heart failure comes with its own unique set of limitations. While we all experience heart failure and its symptoms a bit...reactions1comment
My Stressful Return to Office LifeThe first week of June, I returned to working in my office full time. I thought it would be an easier transition...reactionscomments
Family Medical Histories and Not Knowing About Health ConditionsOne of the things I hate the most about going to a new doctor is filling out the family medical history form...reactions7comments
Boundaries and ParentingThis is a lesson I have learned along the way, and I hope to pass it on to others. I am lucky...reactions2comments
Pacemakers and VestsOnce I said that although I wanted to give up, there was something in me telling me to keep pushing. I went...reactions1comment
Does Coffee Reduce Heart Failure Risk? Coffee is the third most popular drink in America. Twelve percent of Americans have at least one cup of coffee every day...reactions1comment
Adoption OptionsFor many of us women, the diagnosis of heart failure has impacted our ability to have carry and/or have biological children. From...reactions1comment
Community Shares: Missing Life Before Heart FailureA heart failure diagnosis brings many changes. Every aspect of life goes through reorganization. Many things are no longer feasible. While it...reactionscomments
Traveling Tips While Living With Heart FailureTraveling is one thing that we all do. Sometimes it’s a short trip, other times we do long-distance travel. There are different...reactions3comments
Self-Care 101: I Don’t Have Time!!!My biggest fear following my heart failure diagnosis was running out of time. Time is something that cannot get back, and I...reactions9comments
The Grieving ProcessI have become much better acquainted with the grieving process since being diagnosed with heart failure. The symptoms of heart failure carry...reactions23comments
Nobody’s Listening to Me. Nobody’s Listening!People enjoy music because of how it makes them feel. Maybe it reminds them of a situation/event, brings about a sense of...reactionscomments
Chronic Illness, Relationships, and FriendshipsChronic illnesses can affect relationships and friendships significantly. As a result, many patients with one form of chronic disease, or another, encounter...reactions3comments
What Is Bradycardia?Bradycardia is a type of heart rhythm. It means that your heart is beating slower than normal. So what does this really...reactionscomments
Live in the NOW"Live in the now" seems like a faraway notion once you've received a life-changing medical diagnosis. This is especially true when it...reactions5comments
LVAD: Reasons for Use and EligibilityOne thing you have heard people talk about is an LVAD or left ventricular assist device. It is exactly what it sounds...reactionscomments
ConstipationThis is not the 'sexiest' of all topics; however, I have personally experienced that constipation can adversely impact one's quality of life...reactions2comments
The Power of SupportWhen I think about support, I picture someone's arms under another person holding them up. I looked up the definition and it...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
PCSK9 Inhibitors: The New Cholesterol-Lowering DrugsIf you have elevated cholesterol, you may have heard of the new drugs classified as PCSK9 inhibitors. Drugs within this class include...reactionscomments
