Family Ties: Understanding Family DynamicsUnconditional love is something that most people want to believe exists, especially when facing a chronic medical condition like heart failure. Why?...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Heart Failure and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
What Should I Take to the Hospital?I wanted to share some things you might want to be aware of if you ever find yourself admitted to the hospital...reactions6comments
Perspectives Matter: Understanding Loved OnesHaving an extended hospital stay is a common shared experience for heart failure patients. Some loved ones will rush by your side...reactionscomments
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
What Is Right Heart Failure? Usually when we refer to heart failure, we are talking about left heart failure. However, there are some people in this community...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: I Have Pregnancy Induced Heart Failure (Part 1)I was 28 years old, a single mother, and ready to dive into the unknown. I’m still in my prime, or so I...reactionscomments
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
PLC: Heart Failure and Parenting Part 3 - The Marathon ContinuesEditor's note: Check out the first two articles in this series, Heart Failure and Parenting Part 1 - The Impact, and Heart...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: I Have Pregnancy Induced Heart Failure - Part 2Editor's note: Check out the first article in this series, I Have Pregnancy-Induced Heart Failure - Part 1. Pregnancy induced heart failure...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 1 - The ImpactI would love to say that heart failure has not impacted my ability to parent. I have stage four advanced heart failure and...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 2 - The New NormalEditor's note: Check out the first article in this series, Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 1 - The Impact...reactions1comment
Lather Up! Sunscreen and HFWe all know the importance of wearing sunscreen, especially during the summer months. However, some people with certain medical conditions, such as...reactionscomments
Life's Simple PleasuresOne thing I will say that heart failure has taught me is to focus and appreciate life's simple pleasures. When you are...reactions5comments
Tips About the HospitalAs a heart failure and heart attack patient, I've been admitted to the hospital a few times. I wanted to share a...reactions1comment
Recovery After Pump Failure - A Very Special AnniversaryAt the end of February 2021, I had the misfortune of experiencing pump failure. That’s right. My “lifesaving” heart pump, known as...reactionscomments
What's a Budget?One of the hardest things about heart failure is the financial component. Personally, it seems like it's been a double whammy between...reactions3comments
Your Heart May Hold Its Own Cure for Heart FailureResearchers have learned the heart may have its own immune cells. This could hold the key to a future treatment for heart...reactionscomments
Her Resilience Makes Her My SHEro!The impact of heart failure goes beyond the patient and the caregiver. If the patient is a parent, their children are also...reactionscomments
