How Can ChatGPT Help Us?I am not sure how many people have heard of ChatGPT, but it's revolutionary technology that has taken the world of artificial...reactionscomments
Depression and Heart FailureThe year is 2023 and more and more people are talking about mental health. Mental health is being taken more seriously, and...reactionscomments
Adusting to Life with the LVADWhen I found out that I had advanced heart failure it felt like the ending of my story was near. There were...reactions2comments
Self-Care and Heart FailureAccording to www.selfcarefederation.org, “self-care is the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information available to them.”...reactions3comments
Feeling Like a Burden with Heart FailureFeeling like a burden because of heart failure is one of the hardest feelings to overcome. You may feel that everything is...reactions3comments
Managing the "I Should..." In My Self-NarrativeAs a fellow heart failure patient, I understand that there are many limitations that come with this diagnosis no matter what stage...reactionscomments
My Thoughts On Getting a LVADI remember when the doctors found out that my heart was in the advanced heart failure stage. My parents and I were...reactionscomments
Getting a Subcutaneous ICDI was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at the end of the summer of 2014. The doctors told me to stop exercising and...reactionscomments
Adhering to a Low-Sodium Diet By Increasing My FiberFor those who are on a low-sodium diet, one helpful tidbit that I wanted to share is to embrace fiber! Per the...reactionscomments
Looking After My Heart Health This WinterWinter is on it's way... earlier nights and slower mornings. Everything slows down in my world in winter and sometimes I think it...reactions26comments
Things To Be Thankful ForThanksgiving beckons a spirit of gratitude. And even amidst the challenges posed by heart failure, there remain compelling reasons to be thankful...reactionscomments
Living With a Compromised Immune SystemHaving a compromised immune system means that your immune system is weakened, making it harder for the body to fight diseases and...reactionscomments
Healthcare Collaboration That Gets You Feeling BetterWhether you are having new heart failure symptoms or just feeling a bit off-kilter, you may need to make a beeline for...reactions1comment
Learning About My LVADAn LVAD stands for a left ventricular assist device. It is a device prescribed to patients who are in end-stage or advanced...reactionscomments
Community Views: Your Biggest Fears with Heart FailureThere is no doubt that living with heart failure takes courage. This diagnosis comes with a great deal of uncertainty, which can...reactionscomments
Journey Through a 2-Month Hospital StayMany of us have had times when we were admitted to the hospital because of heart failure. Depending on what the doctor...reactions8comments
Utilizing My Jugular Vein to Assess Fluid RetentionI am a 42 year old women with congestive heart failure (CHF), who really tries to stay on top of my fluid...reactionscomments
My Experience with Right and Left Heart CatheterizationI celebrated my 3rd Heartiversary on February 2nd. I cannot believe it has actually been 3 years since I was given my gift...reactions3comments
"You Can't Have Kids"The thought of motherhood is something I have dreamed about since I was younger but when I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy...reactionscomments
Digestive Health and Heart FailureIn my most humble opinion (and it really is just that- my opinion) gut health is one of the most underrated ways...reactionscomments
