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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments1 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments8 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments1 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Failure in WomenHeart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the US. More women than men die of heart disease each year. This is due in part to the... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
BiPAP Very Helpful for CHFSometimes people come to the emergency room for shortness of breath. If the doctor suspects Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is the cause, BiPAP may be ordered. So, what is BiPAP?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Heart Failure or Heart Attack: The Early Warning SignsHeart failure and heart attack are both conditions that fall under the category of heart disease. Yet they are different conditions with different causes and treatments. It is important to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What Is Cardiomyopathy?Cardiomyopathy is not one disease, but many different diseases that affect the heart muscle. The symptoms and causes of these diseases can vary, but the heart muscle is significantly affected... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Matters of the HeartLosing my dad was one of the hardest, if not the hardest day of my life to date. It is something that I really struggle to talk about - for... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed. Are you 1 of the millions of Americans living with heart failure? If so, we want to hear from you. To learn more... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments