PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Being a Patient Is a Process (Part 3)Editor's note: Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. The process of being a patient doesn’t end with managing...reactions1comment
What Is an EKG?I am a respiratory therapist. One of the tests I perform is an EKG. It’s actually a very simple test. If you...reactions1comment
Heart Failure Diagnosis ExperienceAlong with a slew of "not for prime time" words, I found myself using many new words to describe my heart attack...reactionscomments
Types of Doctors You May SeeTo stay healthy, most of us see doctors on a regular basis. Once diagnosed with a chronic disease like heart failure, we...reactionscomments
When Should You Go to the ER?The question that always plagues any survivor of a traumatic medical event or someone living with a chronic illness – when should...reactionscomments
Tips for Household ChoresKeeping up with household chores can be a burden, even more so for people who suffer from heart failure. Things that would...reactions6comments
Depression and Heart FailurePeople tend to think about physical wellbeing after experiencing a heart attack or cardiac surgery. However, depression is a critical symptom. There...reactions2comments
The Importance of Support GroupsIn the summer of 2010, a diagnosis of coronary artery disease after the discovery of two blocked arteries started me thinking about...reactions3comments
Maintaining Your Relationship With Your Significant Other as a Heart Failure PatientMaintaining a relationship with a significant other can be very trying when one or both of you have a chronic illness that...reactionscomments
Look at the Positive Side of Your DiagnosisThere is a family history of heart disease in my family. My mom and all of her siblings were diagnosed with hypertension...reactionscomments
3 Theories Explaining Links Between Heart Failure and COPDMany people with heart failure live with another health condition. There are some people in this community who have both heart failure...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. Part 1 can be found here...reactionscomments
Parenting and Brugada Syndrome: Two Mothers' StoriesAs both a mom and daughter with Brugada syndrome, I’ve seen firsthand how this disease can affect families spanning generations. My family...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Community Shares: Did Your Heart Failure Diagnosis Come as a Surprise?In the moment of learning that you have heart failure, a range of emotions often follows. For some people, it may include...reactions1comment
Dating While SoberMany of us in the heart failure community cannot, or choose not, to drink. While some say that drinking in moderation is...reactions1comment
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Different Types of Heart FailureThe term heart failure is an umbrella term as there are a few different types of heart failure. While they often are...reactionscomments
Trauma and PTSD - Am I Going Crazy?You might have seen a previous article I wrote about depression. However, depression’s cousin when it comes to serious medical illness is...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: 392 Beats Per Minute Survivor (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! I survived a...reactions1comment
