My Husband's Heart-Related Stroke (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2.Before I start, I want to say...reactionscomments
Heart Failure in the Ancient WorldHeart failure has a fascinating history. Well, at least it’s fascinating to a history buff/nerd like me. I would think that heart...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Water PillMost people with heart failure (HF) are no strangers to water pills. The water pill describes medications in a class of drugs...reactions21comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions1comment
People With Heart Failure Can Try to DREAM for Better SleepOne of the most common symptoms of heart failure (HF) is sleep disturbance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that...reactions1comment
You're Not Exempt From Non-Heart EmergenciesHow did my heart failure and previous incidents cause me to mistake a stroke for heart-related complications? That’s a good question and...reactions2comments
AFib and Heart Failure: Two Peas in a Pod? In one of our community posts about heart failure (HF) associated comorbid conditions, many people expressed the association between atrial fibrillation (AFib)...reactionscomments
Dream BigJulia encourages people with heart failure to dream big. She also recommends making a plan for medication if you will be traveling...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Most Bothersome Symptoms of Heart FailureLiving with a chronic illness like heart failure brings many struggles. The impact of symptoms on daily life is significant. It can...reactionscomments
I'm Dreading Mother's Day This YearDoes anyone else feel this way? With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I cannot help but reflect on the past year. The worry...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Realistic Tips for Living with Heart FailureWhen you are newly diagnosed with heart failure, the many life changes can feel overwhelming. Implementing all the recommendations for staying healthy...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Heart Failure, Learning a New LanguageIn 10th grade biology, my teacher, Ms. L, made us read Latin and Greek word roots and their meaning every day to...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Invisible Disability Chronicle #1,000,001For starters, being approached, harassed, and discriminated against by a complete stranger while having an invisible disability is intimidating. This type of...reactions1comment
Sexual Orientation and Access to Heart HealthcareDisparities in health care access have prevailed in the health system for centuries. While these disparities are recognized today, many reports continue...reactions1comment
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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
