PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Being a Patient Is a Process (Part 1)Editor's note: Check out Part 2 and Part 3 of this series. It seems I'm always learning on this journey. So much so...reactionscomments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...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
Insurance Status Among Those With Heart FailureIn recent years, health insurance and the cost of healthcare have become issues of regular debate. Our 2020 Heart Failure In America...reactions2comments
Is AFib Genetic?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
What Is Hypertension?Hypertension seems to be common in our community. Of those who participated in our Heart Failure in America survey, 51% said they...reactionscomments
Conversations With a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive CareRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
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
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
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
6 More Tips for Living With Heart FailureIn my previous article I explored some common helpful tips for living with heart failure and I wanted to continue with some...reactionscomments
Transitioning (Part 1)When you are growing up with an illness there are many parts of a “normal childhood” you have to grieve. When it...reactions1comment
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
How is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials: Is There One that is Right for Me?Clinical research is medical research that involves people.Clinical trials study new treatments for different medical, surgical, or behavioral treatments for different diseases...reactionscomments
Managing ComorbiditiesComorbidities add a whole new layer of complications when it comes to managing heart failure. Not only do you have to manage...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. We asked three of our advocates...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactionscomments
