What Was My Purpose?November 2007 was the second turn of my life. I had been having some chest pain that was becoming unbearable so the Texas Children's Hospital was the next place for... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medical Device Advisory – How Should You Handle This?I had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted almost six years ago to prevent fatal arrhythmias from turning into cardiac arrest. It wasn't an easy decision at first, but I am happy... By Maggie Teliska-Parke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Questions to Ask a Prospective PartnerI was diagnosed with CHF at 35, never married, and with no children. While I always wanted to find a partner, the diagnosis made it even more important as I... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, can lead to heart attacks, and even heart... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Virtual Walks: Miles to Go Before You Sleep“You have reached the Melville Nauheim Shelter. This shelter was built in 1977 and sleeps 8. There is water just north of the shelter side trail on the AT.” As... By Will Jones2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Interesting Facts About Your Heart You May Not KnowEarlier I wrote a post describing the basic anatomy of the heart. In this post, I’d like to talk about some other interesting facts about your heart. This is all... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: The First Thought After Your Heart Failure DiagnosisNearly everyone remembers the first thought that popped into their head when their doctor first told them about their heart failure diagnosis. The types of thoughts – from fear to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PPCM Changed My Life: I Almost Died - UNNECESSARILY!Editor's note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series. Check out part 1, PPCM Changed My Life: I Don’t Have Heart Disease – or Do I? and part 3... By Latoya Johnson Keelen, PhD5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Invisible Disability Chronicle #1,000,000This hasn't been Invisible Disability Chronicle #1,000,000; however, the weight, trauma, and anxiety of these types of chronicles sure feel like it at times. One of the hardest parts of... By Tina Marie Marsden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Transplant ProcessI want to write about my heart transplant journey because I’ve noticed that transplants are a popular thing. Maybe they always have been but I just wasn’t in that light... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Link Between Erectile Dysfunction and Heart FailureErectile dysfunction (ED) is not an easy topic of discussion for those who experience it. Some people choose to suffer silently rather than tell their physicians what they are experiencing... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Heart Disease and FamilyI found out I had heart disease at the age of 12 years old. It changed everything for me quickly. The greatest battle for me was being 1 of 7... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Energy Saving TipsOne of the most common symptoms of heart failure is fatigue. Let me know if the tips I share here help you! If there are tricks or tips I have... By Morgan Drutchas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Regeneration May One Day Prevent, Treat, and Cure Heart FailureYour heart is a muscle. Muscle is a type of tissue. After heart attacks, some heart tissue dies and is replaced by scar tissue. Unlike other tissue, heart tissue cannot... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Deal With NSAIDs?As someone with heart failure, you are likely aware of the recommendation to avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs. This is a class of drugs used to... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It Takes Time – Don’t Give UpAs a patient advocate, I meet a lot of newly diagnosed patients. Their experience, the fear, and the terror always bring me back to the day I received my heart failure... By Maggie Teliska-Parke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Health DESPAIR-ities: Black People Are Dying!Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Issues surrounding the disparities faced by communities of color are at the forefront... By Latoya Johnson Keelen, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Surviving a Stress TestI was prescribed a stress test a few months back by my cardiologist. At my last appointment, I complained about some chest pain similar to what I experienced the day before... By Maggie Teliska-Parke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Deep Breathing for Stress ReliefBreathing exercises can have an impact on your overall stress level because they can help you relax. When you breathe deeply, a message is sent to your brain to calm... By Morgan Drutchas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Avoid Becoming a Victim of a Drug Error Drug errors can happen in pharmacies and hospitals. People with heart failure are at a particularly high risk of drug errors because of the number of medications they are prescribed... By Canadian Pharmacist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments