Interpreting Common LabsLab work is something people with heart failure are used to being drawn. Every three, six, or twelve months we have lab...reactions5comments
Tips for Learning to Tolerate BiPAP and CPAP MachinesSo, you have qualified for BiPAP or CPAP. Your doctor believes it will help you sleep better at night and feel better...reactions2comments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of...reactionscomments
How Can We Get Others to Take Their Cardiovascular Risks Seriously?Heart failure is hard. Really REALLY hard. One of the things that helped me get through is the hope that I can...reactionscomments
The Big NewsThis June I found out I was pregnant. Yes, pregnant! The moment I saw a positive test I was numb. I didn't...reactions4comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Fish Oil: to Supplement or Not?As a pharmacist, I am often flagged down in the supplement aisle for inquiries about various supplements. It is common for people...reactions2comments
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Board GamesAs a CHF patient and someone who previously loved outdoor activity, it has been an adjustment to spend more time inside, especially...reactions4comments
Does Gratitude Impact the Brain?Heart failure is really REALLY hard. So, as a disclaimer, I am not writing this in hopes of communicating some idea that...reactions3comments
Desmin MyopathyI was afraid to talk about it out loud because I didn't want to accept it. Do you ever notice when you...reactions2comments
Does My Migraine Disease Protect My Heart?When I was first diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome, I have to admit I felt a little scared. I had seen my dad...reactions1comment
My First Heart AttackSex nearly killed me. You read that right. This all started on a January night after a night out with my family...reactions1comment
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
