How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips For Managing Heart FailureHeart failure (HF) is a chronic health issue. There are many symptoms of heart failure. These symptoms can include shortness of breath, extreme tiredness, coughing, and swelling in the legs... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is it a Seizure or Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?It is a sound and a vision I hope to never hear or see again. My daughter was 14 when she suffered multiple cardiac arrests during a dance class. They... By Wendy Borsari2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reach OutAs a patient or caregiver, I found it extremely important to reach out to others who have been in similar situations. Health Union and internet support communities were not yet... By Karen Parete2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part 2)Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part 1)."“Your vision will become clear only when you... By Lisa Benson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Health Disparities in Heart FailureHeart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States (US). Heart failure (HF) is a type of heart disease that affects about 5.7 million people in... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
On His TermsWe lost my father this year to congestive heart failure. This is not a story about sadness and resentment but rather a tribute to my dad who lived a happy... By Karen Parete3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Flashbacks After PPCMAny hospital experience can be traumatic. My experience in the hospital leading up to my diagnosis and after my diagnosis was no different - it was traumatic. I was pumped... By Samantha Stinocher3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Family History of Brugada Syndrome: The Beginning of My Story“Strive to see with the inner eye, the heart. It sees the reality not subject to emotional or personal error; it sees the essence.” – Muata Ashby, The Egyptian Book... By Lisa Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Expect the Best, Prepare for the WorstWhether we like it or not, we all need to prepare for the worst. This is difficult because we have to admit our own mortality and that death will eventually... By Christopher Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: Your Strangest Heart Failure SymptomsHeart failure affects everyone in slightly different ways. Some days may be better than others, but it is important to know that you are not alone in dealing with the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Coronary Artery Disease, Part II: You’ve Had a Heart Attack, Mr. JonesEditor's note: This is the second article in a two-part series. The first is "Coronary Artery Disease, Part I: We Have a Problem." When I learned that I had Coronary... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)?A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the body. These clots generally form in the lower... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments