What Is COPD?Some people in this community also have COPD. It’s a disease that affects the lungs and may cause shortness of breath. So...reactions3comments
The Heart Will Go OnTitanic movie watchers will remember this title song by Celine Dion. I have always been a hopeless romantic, so the song and...reactions2comments
Surviving the ColdCold weather is upon the northern part of the world. The cold is arguably just as taxing on heart failure as hot...reactions2comments
4 Times You Should Seek a Second OpinionIt is never easy to receive the news that you have a medical condition that will change your life as you know...reactions7comments
Trauma and PTSD - Am I Going Crazy?You might have seen a previous article I wrote about depression. However, depression’s cousin when it comes to serious medical illness is...reactionscomments
Is Coffee Bad for the Heart?There is nothing better than the sound and smell of coffee brewing early in the morning. For me personally, knowing that I...reactionscomments
Importance of CommunityLiving with heart failure, whether you are newly diagnosed or have lived with it for a long time, can at times feel...reactions2comments
The Younger Heart Failure PatientI am 37 and was diagnosed with CHF at 35 after a severe heart attack. For context, overnight I went from working...reactions4comments
Sotagliflozin and Hospitalizations in People With Heart FailureThere are many drugs used to treat heart failure, and even more are being researched. Recently, a drug called sotagliflozin has shown...reactionscomments
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
Winter Tips and Tricks for Living With Heart FailureWe are knocking on the door to winter. The trees are bare, temperatures are dropping and for many of us snow is...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: 392 Beats Per Minute Survivor (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! I survived a...reactions1comment
Depression and Heart FailurePeople tend to think about physical wellbeing after experiencing a heart attack or cardiac surgery. However, depression is a critical symptom. There...reactions2comments
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...reactions20comments
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...reactionscomments
Daily Weights ExplainedOnce diagnosed, your doctor may suggest or flat out tell you to weigh yourself daily. A lot of questions can go unanswered...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...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
