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We all know what it is like when we get the diagnosis of heart failure. It is a feeling of panic, uncertainty, and many other emotions. With everything changing in...

One of the directives I, along with many heart failure patients, have received from their cardiac medical team is consistent exercise is important. I can also tell you that I...

As a respiratory therapist, I have a clear role in helping patients with heart failure. So, at what point would I be called to help you? Here’s what to know...

Today I was able to sit and talk with Laura Wyman, who is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She has specialized in Pediatrics her entire career. I wanted to talk...

What is pacing and why am I writing about it? To me, pacing is a skill set that requires acceptance and practice! It has been an essential skill set for...

Almost everyone has heard about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but some people still do not understand what that means. Does it mean we should only be eating salads...

Throughout February, we recognize both Heart Failure Awareness Week and American Heart Month. Our Health Leaders have written articles about their experiences with heart failure and other heart conditions. Recently...

You have just been diagnosed with heart failure. And while your doctor might have covered the basics, it is normal for questions to flood your mind once you are back...

There are a lot of new experiences that result from a heart attack or any diagnosis that points to a problem with your heart. We get new doctors, medications, and...

Heart disease is hard for everyone to process and most people do not know how to address it when it comes to explaining it to friends and family. We have...

I have been a heart failure patient for several years, and diet is one area that remains a challenge. Less of a challenge, but still a challenge. The issue, for...

The biggest struggle is mental, well for me it was, and honestly still is. The trauma that came with living with heart failure as a kid, growing up, and becoming...

Getting a second opinion is something that people do when they are diagnosed with heart disease, heart failure, or even other diseases. People ask for a second opinion for several...

This year, February 2 is Wear Red Day! On this day, people around the country will wear red to bring awareness to cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure. Not everyone knows...

The giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Elevated heart rate, fatigue, shortness of breath – exercising with heart failure can feel like a huge struggle. The reality...

Colder weather is upon us! For folks who are used to taking walks or exercising outside, the fall/winter may be a season in which we (mistakenly) think we are stuck...

Having heart failure in my family has started to make me nervous as I get older. There are changes that I have to make to gain control of my heart...

Brugada syndrome is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, genetic heart condition. Despite its rarity, the impact of Brugada syndrome can be devastating for those who are diagnosed with it, and...

I was in a urgent care recently and came across a terrific magnet about when to call or see your primary care doctor, when to utilize urgent care, and when...

Along with this community, I also spend quite a bit of time in our COPD.net community. One of the hot topics there is the difficulty navigating showers – especially when...