Describing the Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of heart-failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Pushing Yourself to the LimitOne of the biggest questions I ask myself is if I should take it easy and follow what my doctor recommends or...reactions3comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
How to Qualify for Home Oxygen TherapyHave you ever wondered about the need for home oxygen therapy and if you qualify for it? Is it something that could...reactionscomments
Ways to Get Your Medicine with Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious...reactions1comment
Tips on Managing FatigueFatigue is one of the most difficult symptoms to become used to and can be even more difficult to manage. Many of...reactions8comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of heart-failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
Which ICD Is Best for You?An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device you will probably need to decide if you want during your heart failure adventure. There...reactionscomments
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
Care for the CaregiversOne of the best volunteer programs I’ve seen and experienced myself was at Columbia Children’s Hospital. The caregivers were invited once a...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
Compression Socks – You Can Still Be StylishThe inspiration for this article came from watching a rerun of Sex and the City, the episode where Carrie is struggling for...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 1 - The ImpactI would love to say that heart failure has not impacted my ability to parent. I have stage four advanced heart failure and...reactions2comments
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
Medication TipsKaren, a caregiver of 25 years, offers three helpful tips to stay on track with your medications...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Lifestyle Changes (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 can be found here. We asked three of our advocates...reactionscomments
Managing PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions)One of the more frustrating things that comes with heart failure is PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions). They are little reminders that you...reactions2comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Heart of a Giant Support System, Part 3: My Medical Care TeamMy medical care team, of course, is the best in the world! At the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Heart & Vascular Center...reactions2comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are...reactionscomments
