Community Shares: The First Thought After Your Heart Failure DiagnosisNearly everyone remembers the first thought that popped into their head when their doctor first told them about their heart failure diagnosis...reactions4comments
Surviving a Stress TestI was prescribed a stress test a few months back by my cardiologist. At my last appointment, I complained about some chest pain...reactionscomments
The Link Between Erectile Dysfunction and Heart FailureErectile dysfunction (ED) is not an easy topic of discussion for those who experience it. Some people choose to suffer silently rather...reactions1comment
Energy Saving TipsOne of the most common symptoms of heart failure is fatigue. Let me know if the tips I share here help you!...reactions3comments
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
It Takes Time – Don’t Give UpAs a patient advocate, I meet a lot of newly diagnosed patients. Their experience, the fear, and the terror always bring me back...reactionscomments
Avoid Becoming a Victim of a Drug Error Drug errors can happen in pharmacies and hospitals. People with heart failure are at a particularly high risk of drug errors because...reactionscomments
Metabolic SyndromeMany of us live with the knowledge that when you have one medical condition, it usually isn’t the only one you have...reactionscomments
Saving EnergyManaging your energy level is tough. I have found that I no longer have reserves and my energy level can be unpredictable...reactions1comment
Four Things to Remember When Giving Up a CareerAs a young child, I always knew I wanted to become a nurse. I went through a period of denial in my...reactions2comments
Reach OutAs a patient or caregiver, I found it extremely important to reach out to others who have been in similar situations. Health...reactionscomments
Systolic Heart FailureNot all heart failure is the same. There are a few different types of heart failure and for this article, I will...reactionscomments
March 1st, the Day I Received My HeartMarch 1, the day I received my heart. Every time a year comes I’m extremely excited because I made it another year...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
Finding Information and Support for Heart FailureI remember back when I was first diagnosed with heart failure. I was shocked - in a jaw-dropping way - overwhelmed, and couldn't...reactionscomments
Losing the Training WheelsHave you ever watched a youngster learn to ride a bike on their own after using training wheels? Perhaps you have been...reactionscomments
The Cell Phone TheoryOne of the struggles of living with heart failure is having to explain my illness and symptoms. I don’t always share liberally...reactions6comments
iPhone 12 and an ICD - Can They Coexist?A few months back, the Heart Rhythm Society published an article demonstrating that the magnet in the iPhone 12 could disable the...reactionscomments
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
How to Help Your DoctorWhen your doctor prescribes you a new medicine, it can sometimes seem like they are either guessing or just doing a trial...reactionscomments
