PLC: My Medical I.D. BraceletAlthough I have been overcoming advanced heart failure for 21+ years I had never purchased medical identification (I.D.) jewelry before. Well, that time has come, and I finally did it... By Tina Marie Marsden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lobbying at Our Nation's CapitolIn 2019, I applied to be one of the advocates in Maryland to go to the District of Columbia to advocate with the American Heart Association. I applied because I... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping with All of the RulesAs a heart failure patient this is a article I should have written awhile ago because it is as true now as it was on day 1! Four years into... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Way I'm WiredI was transplanted 7 years ago and everything has gone great for the most part. Until about 4 years ago, I began to have problems with my external wires. I... By Kimberly Connell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Learned About Getting an EchocardiogramIf you are getting an echocardiogram for the first time, you might have some questions. How long does it take? Does it hurt? What kind of clothing should I wear?... By Lisa Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PLC: Submerging in Water After 11 Years!Disclaimer: Please do not try this at home. Consult your medical team prior to water activities. I have not fully submerged in a bathtub, pool, the ocean, creek, spring, a... By Tina Marie Marsden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Types of Coronary Artery LesionsCoronary artery disease (CAD) is a very common heart condition. The coronary arteries are blood vessels in the heart that supply blood to the heart itself. In CAD, cholesterol builds... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Walking for My Heart HealthFinding the courage to make the change you need to make for your health can be daunting and overwhelming. I want to tell you though, you can do this. There... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Things I Wish I KnewI started my heart journey at 25 years old and there is so much that I wish I was aware of in my younger years. When I was diagnosed with... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Help, My Stomach Hurts!As a heart failure patient, I know that stomach issues come up! It can be when we take too many meds and have not eaten enough food or we have... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning to Slow DownReceiving a diagnosis of heart failure is never easy. It evokes big feelings and gives many of us a serious reality check. Whether you saw the diagnosis coming, or not... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Connecting with the Heart-Failure.net Community!Here at Heart-Failure.net, we recognize the importance of support and connecting with others. Connecting with people in this community can be helpful in many ways. It may be a place... By Heart-Failure.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Losing Friendships... How to Cope?As a heart failure patient following a widow heart attack (at 35), I too have lost friendships along the way. I wanted to share how I have coped in case... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Coping with an Invisible Illness"I am going to dress up and hide my illness!" That is what I told myself as a pre-teen, because fitting in was so important to me. No one could... By Kimberly Connell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Manage SadnessAs a heart failure patient, I have experienced periods of loss and sadness. Sometimes when I think I am 'over' something, a new area of loss pops up or something... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Barostim?We recently had a question about Barostim from a community member. I will be honest – I had never heard that term before. So I decided to do some research... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Salt-Free Seasonings Often times when dealing with heart failure we need to watch our sodium intake. This can feel like the end of flavorful cooking. A ban into the world of bland... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: My Diagnosis ReactionYou may feel a range of emotions when first hearing that you are living with heart failure. It can be difficult to consider how it can change your daily life... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Community Views: Frustrating Myths About Heart FailureAs someone with heart failure, you may have heard a few myths about your condition. People may believe in myths because they do not have a full understanding of heart... By Heart-Failure.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips For Cleaning With Chronic IllnessCleaning… One thing I do not enjoy at all. It’s a joke in my family because when I was younger I was quite the slob, but honestly, what teenager isn’t?... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments