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
Heart Failure Doesn't Mean I'm a FailureDealing with heart disease has had its challenges but I have managed to live with it. I always say there is life...reactions15comments
Life With Heart Failure: Differences Between Men and WomenThere are a variety of different diagnoses, symptoms, and experiences related to heart failure. Some of these can be based on what...reactionscomments
Managing Dietary RestrictionsOne of the hardest things about a congestive heart failure (CHF) diagnosis is the dietary restrictions. As life goes on and you...reactionscomments
A Well-Balanced Healthcare TeamWhen it comes to treating heart failure, think of your medical team like a well-balanced diet. You could live a decent life...reactionscomments
Debt or Death - Why Is This Even a Choice?Every single day, people in America, and probably some other countries around the world, have to make one of the toughest decisions...reactionscomments
HeartbeatsOn a recent road trip vacation to Utah and Colorado, my wife and I stayed at the country retreat of friends who...reactionscomments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Heart-Failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
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...reactions26comments
Panic, Revisited (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 is titled 'Panic, Revisited (Part 1)'. About a week after...reactionscomments
Panic, Revisited (Part 1)My good health in 2013 stretched into 2014, by the end of which I had gotten engaged to Desirée, become a father...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Self-Care (Part 1)We have all heard of the importance of self-care. For people with Heart Failure (HF), self-care is crucial in order to manage...reactionscomments
To Care With a Loving HeartHave you heard the saying “Those who give a lot have a big heart”? I imagine that a loving heart is about...reactions2comments
Smoking Cessation and Heart FailureIt is no surprise that cigarette smoking is a major preventable cause of death in the world. Smoking leads to the buildup...reactions2comments
