Heart Disease in Women: What to Watch Out ForMost people are unaware that heart disease and strokes are the number one killer in women, causing 1 in 3 women’s deaths...reactionscomments
What Is Bradycardia?Bradycardia is a type of heart rhythm. It means that your heart is beating slower than normal. So what does this really...reactionscomments
The Power of SupportWhen I think about support, I picture someone's arms under another person holding them up. I looked up the definition and it...reactionscomments
PCSK9 Inhibitors: The New Cholesterol-Lowering DrugsIf you have elevated cholesterol, you may have heard of the new drugs classified as PCSK9 inhibitors. Drugs within this class include...reactionscomments
Mind Over MatterAn unexpected medical emergency can land you in the back of an ambulance, emergency room, or once again in a hospital. Sometimes...reactions1comment
Longer Work Hours May Increase Risk of a Second Heart AttackAn April 2021 study has found that longer work hours increase a person’s risk of having a second heart attack. The study...reactions1comment
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator RecallAfter many months of investigation, Philips has announced a recall notification for many of its devices. The medical device company analyzed risks...reactionscomments
Healthy Ways to Cope With StressI think it's clear by now, at least for those of us within the heart failure community, that stress is not good...reactionscomments
Mindfulness (Part 2)Editor's note: this is part 2 of a 2-part series. Be sure to read part 1! As a young kid, I was...reactionscomments
Mindfulness (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to also read part 2! Today, I want to talk...reactions3comments
7 Tips to Improve Emotional HealthOur mental health is very important to our overall health and well-being. However, in many cases, it is often the last aspect of...reactionscomments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The Unexpected Ways Heart Failure Changes Your LifeLearning to live with heart failure comes with a handful of surprises. Some of these surprises are challenging, while some of them...reactionscomments
Acquired Long QTC SyndromeLong QTC syndrome is common in the heart failure community. It is a heart rhythm condition that can be either congenital (a...reactionscomments
Caregiver FatigueI was diagnosed with heart failure at 35. As someone who was previously very active and definitely independent, the fatigue, lightheadedness, and...reactions2comments
Health DESPAIR-ities: Black Mothers Are Dying!Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read part 1! Black mothers – often considered the “backbone”...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
PFT With Full BronchA pulmonary function test (PFT) for a heart patient is a little like your regular stress test but with another element added...reactions5comments
Statins: Good or Bad?People with heart failure often have additional comorbidities, such as elevated cholesterol levels. Elevated cholesterol is also known as hypercholesterolemia in the...reactions1comment
The Shock (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Experiences are really a beautiful...reactionscomments
