How I Learned to Embrace My ScarsLearning to embrace your scars is always hard at first. When I had my first surgery scar it was after getting a...reactionscomments
What To Expect In The ERI am a respiratory therapist with 25 years experience. A good part of my job involves working in the emergency room (ER)...reactions2comments
Cooking Strategies for a Low-Sodium DietOne of the things that was the biggest adjustment for me after my heart failure diagnosis was the amount of work it...reactions1comment
What’s in My Pre-Packed Hospital "Go Bag"When you are chronically ill, you will likely have seasons where you are constantly running around between different doctors appointments. At times...reactions8comments
Advocating for Youth Heart ScreeningsMany people don’t realize they have heart disease until it's too late. Also, most people don’t know that young people can have...reactionscomments
Acceptance of My DiagnosisWhen I was first diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that my journey would end up changing the trajectory of my...reactionscomments
Staying Cool in the Summer HeatWith summer here, it's a good time to talk about tips for staying cool. For those who are newer to their heart...reactionscomments
CHD BabyOn April 19, 1973, my young teenage mother was informed by her obstetrician that he saw signs of me being considered a...reactions2comments
Back to Basics, Heart Failure and Heart HealthA new heart failure diagnosis can feel so overwhelming. Clair talks about a few things she wishes she had known when she...reactions2comments
Living in Survival ModeI was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2014 at the age of 25. At that point in my life, I had finished...reactions1comment
Women's Health Month: Spotlighting Patient Leaders With PPCMMay is designated as Women's Health Month. We want to raise awareness about heart failure and its impact on women's health. One...reactions1comment
I'm Writing a Heart Journey BookWhen I got diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that I would be writing a book about my heart journey. When...reactionscomments
It All Came TogetherI was 17 years old when doctors told me I wouldn't be able to bear children. When I heard that news, it...reactions4comments
Pelvic Floor 101When I started taking Lasix, I started experiencing acute pelvic floor issues, including pain, pressure, sexual issues (pain during intercourse), and urinary...reactions1comment
How I Survived Heart FailureMy name is Olivia, and I am a 2-time stroke survivor, former LVAD patient, and heart transplant recipient. I was diagnosed with...reactions3comments
Small Scale Gardening - Flowers in Your HeartGrowing plants in your mind and heart is as effective as growing them in your home. Often with heart failure, we may...reactions1comment
Let's Get in AweHeart failure has caused many of us to slow down, as we no longer have the same level of functionality as before...reactionscomments
5 Things to Remember While In the HospitalAs a registered nurse (RN) for 15 years who has spent a considerable amount of time in the hospital over the last...reactions6comments
Let's Discuss Nasal CannulasMany people with a heart failure history do not need home oxygen therapy. But there are some in this community who do...reactions1comment
How to Eat Less Red MeatSome of us with heart failure may have stents, or for some other reason, have been told to try to limit the...reactionscomments
