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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Energy Saving TipsOne of the most common symptoms of heart failure is fatigue. Let me know if the tips I share here help you!...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Metabolic SyndromeMany of us live with the knowledge that when you have one medical condition, it usually isn’t the only one you have...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Feeling Judged By Your DoctorLiving with a chronic illness like heart failure can mean lots of doctor's appointments, both before and after diagnosis. Sometimes, it feels...reactions5comments
Types of CardiologistsMost of us know that our cardiologist is the one that helps us with our heart issues. But what you may not...reactions5comments
Saving EnergyManaging your energy level is tough. I have found that I no longer have reserves and my energy level can be unpredictable...reactions1comment
Entresto® Becomes First FDA-Approved Drug for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)In February 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approval of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in adults...reactionscomments
Four Things to Remember When Giving Up a CareerAs a young child, I always knew I wanted to become a nurse. I went through a period of denial in my...reactions2comments
PPCM Changed My Life: I Don’t Have Heart Disease – or Do I?Editor's note: This is part 1 of 3 in a series. Part 2 is titled PPCM Changed My Life: I Almost Died...reactions1comment
March 1st, the Day I Received My HeartMarch 1, the day I received my heart. Every time a year comes I’m extremely excited because I made it another year...reactionscomments
To Rehab or Not to Rehab“My doctor told me I had to go to rehab.” “Why hasn’t my doctor offered rehab?” “What is rehab, and will it...reactionscomments
