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
6 Interesting Facts About Your Heart You May Not KnowEarlier I wrote a post describing the basic anatomy of the heart. In this post, I’d like to talk about some other...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The First Thought After Your Heart Failure DiagnosisNearly everyone remembers the first thought that popped into their head when their doctor first told them about their heart failure diagnosis...reactionscomments
PPCM Changed My Life: I Almost Died - UNNECESSARILY!Editor's note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series. Check out part 1, PPCM Changed My Life: I Don’t Have Heart...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Invisible Disability Chronicle #1,000,000This hasn't been Invisible Disability Chronicle #1,000,000; however, the weight, trauma, and anxiety of these types of chronicles sure feel like it...reactionscomments
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
