Community Shares: The Hardest Thing About Living With Heart FailureLearning to live with heart failure takes some getting used to. Although heart failure affects people differently, many of the most challenging symptoms are the same. To find out which... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
New York Heart Association Classification: What Does it Mean For You?If you’ve been diagnosed with heart failure, chances are you have heard about the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification. This is a tool used by doctors to assign a... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Daily Weights ExplainedOnce diagnosed, your doctor may suggest or flat out tell you to take daily weights. A lot of questions can go unanswered, especially if you think of them after you... By Christopher Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Shares: Tips for Surviving the Holidays While Living With Heart FailureThe holidays can be a challenging time for many people. When facing the coming season while living with heart failure, it may be tempting to focus on what you might... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Are My Fingers So Cold?!I am on a ton of medications - medications to keep my heart beating slower and more effectively. Medications to keep my blood from clotting and to dilate my blood vessels. Medications... By Maggie Teliska-Parke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Should You Go to the ER?The question that always plagues any survivor of a traumatic medical event or someone living with a chronic illness – when should I go to the ER? Afraid to be... By Maggie Teliska-Parke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Shares: The First Emotion After Your Heart Failure DiagnosisThere is no wrong way to feel after getting the news of a heart failure diagnosis. Many members of the heart failure community had different emotional reactions after first finding... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Where to Get Care for Your Heart Failure?I recently learned that the vast majority of heart failure patients are managed by their Primary Care Physician (PCP) as opposed to a Cardiologist or Advanced Heart Failure Doctor. Even... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Safe Oxygen Levels?Some people in this community require oxygen therapy. Another term for this is supplemental oxygen therapy. Others in this community wonder if they would benefit from oxygen therapy. So, how... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Shares: The First Person You Told After Your Heart Failure DiagnosisEveryone reacts differently to the news of a heart failure diagnosis. Whether the news came as a complete shock or as an expected relief, most people immediately want to turn... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Failure Self-Care (Part 1)We have all heard of the importance of self-care. For people with Heart Failure (HF), self-care is crucial in order to manage the condition. The consequences of neglecting self-care can... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Safely Increasing Your Cardiovascular Exercise ToleranceOne of the biggest challenges I have had since my diagnosis is increasing my endurance when performing cardio exercise. It is easy to read on the internet and health websites... By Christopher Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
7 Things to Be Thankful ForHere in our community, we have lots to be thankful for. Here is a list of 7 things to be thankful for. For most of history, all shortness of breath... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
All About an EchocardiogramBesides blood work, an echocardiogram, commonly called an echo, is one of the most common tests that is performed on a person with congestive heart failure. There is a lot... By Christopher Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Systolic Heart FailureNot all heart failure is the same. There are a few different types of heart failure and for this article, I will be focusing on systolic heart failure. This type... By Theresa Cannizzaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Which Flu Vaccine Should You Get This Year?The crisp cool air and golden, red leaves marks the start of the influenza season for those of us in the northern hemisphere. Vaccination helps prevent serious complications from the... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Shares: How Heart Failure Affects Household ChoresThe signs and symptoms of heart failure are all the reasons that household chores become difficult for many: shortness of breath, increased heart rate, and feeling dizzy when bending over... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Are Your Symptoms Caused by Heart Failure or Asthma?Asthma is not heart failure. Heart failure is not asthma. The treatment for both conditions is different. Still, they both share common symptoms of shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Shares: The Invisible Symptoms of Heart FailureToo often, people do not understand the medical symptoms they cannot see. Since most of the symptoms of heart failure are invisible, it is often difficult for others to understand... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
HeartbeatsOn a recent road trip vacation to Utah and Colorado, my wife and I stayed at the country retreat of friends who live on Wright’s Mesa in Southwestern Colorado. At... By Will Jones2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments