The Four Stages of Heart FailureThere are four stages of heart failure. The stages range from being at risk of heart failure to having advanced heart failure...reactions2comments
3 Theories Explaining Links Between Heart Failure and COPDMany people with heart failure live with another health condition. There are some people in this community who have both heart failure...reactionscomments
Parenting and Brugada Syndrome: Two Mothers' StoriesAs both a mom and daughter with Brugada syndrome, I’ve seen firsthand how this disease can affect families spanning generations. My family...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Doesn't Mean I'm a FailureDealing with heart disease has had its challenges but I have managed to live with it. I always say there is life...reactions15comments
What Drugs Should I Avoid After My Heart Failure Diagnosis?Being diagnosed with heart failure is a stressful experience in and of itself. Often, people go from taking absolutely no medicine to...reactions6comments
Heart-Failure.net Celebrates 1 Year!Happy 1-year anniversary to our community! Heart-Failure.net launched in January 2020, and it has been an amazing ride. None of this would...reactionscomments
Managing Dietary RestrictionsOne of the hardest things about a congestive heart failure (CHF) diagnosis is the dietary restrictions. As life goes on and you...reactionscomments
Debt or Death - Why Is This Even a Choice?Every single day, people in America, and probably some other countries around the world, have to make one of the toughest decisions...reactionscomments
Heart Failure and Intimacy Intimacy is a crucial component of romantic relationships. It’s also an element of a healthy and good quality of life. Some people...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Did Your Heart Failure Diagnosis Come as a Surprise?In the moment of learning that you have heart failure, a range of emotions often follows. For some people, it may include...reactions1comment
Finding Your PurposeThe initial diagnosis of heart failure can be a total shock to you. Most of us don’t see it coming, and even...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The First Symptoms of Heart Failure You RememberLike many conditions, heart failure can present over time. One symptom may show up, then a few more until it is all...reactions20comments
To Care With a Loving HeartHave you heard the saying “Those who give a lot have a big heart”? I imagine that a loving heart is about...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 2 - The New NormalEditor's note: Check out the first article in this series, Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 1 - The Impact...reactions1comment
Dating While SoberMany of us in the heart failure community cannot, or choose not, to drink. While some say that drinking in moderation is...reactions1comment
Traveling Safely With Heart FailureTraveling with heart failure can be a source of unnecessary anxiety if you are unsure about how to travel safely. Of course...reactions4comments
Smoking Cessation and Heart FailureIt is no surprise that cigarette smoking is a major preventable cause of death in the world. Smoking leads to the buildup...reactions2comments
Look at the Positive Side of Your DiagnosisThere is a family history of heart disease in my family. My mom and all of her siblings were diagnosed with hypertension...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Awareness Month- It's Hard Work!February marks Heart Failure Awareness Month. Now more than ever, let us bring awareness to what it is like to live with...reactionscomments
