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
Heart Failure and StrokeLast month, I learned the hard way that heart failure can increase your risk of stroke. Near the end of last month...reactionscomments
My Second Heart AttackIt only took me about four years and two months to have my second heart attack. Why so short of a time...reactionscomments
Trust… Connecting the DotsShortly before my recent annual visit with my cardiologist, I received some information that sent me into an emotional tail spin: fear...reactions1comment
What Are Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction?I have been writing about things I experience in the hospital setting. Of course, we take care of many patients experiencing myocardial...reactions2comments
Community Views: Advice I Would Give MyselfYou have probably heard the song lyrics, “I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger.” Many who...reactions1comment
Holiday HeartThanksgiving has come and gone, and I must say what an experience! It was so filled with laughter, love and great food...reactionscomments
Single, But Safely SurroundedThe good news (within the bad news) is that when I was diagnosed with heart disease in 1999 and received a triple...reactions3comments
Community Views: What to Avoid in a CardiologistFor every great cardiologist, there is at least one that is not so great. When searching for a cardiologist, it is equally...reactionscomments
Community Views: Navigating the Healthcare SystemLiving with heart failure means frequently accessing the healthcare system. Unfortunately, the system often does not feel user-friendly. We wanted to know...reactionscomments
