Spooky and Scary Symptoms of Heart FailureIt’s October, which means it is spooky season. While some people may be getting ready to get a good scare from costumes...reactionscomments
LVAD: Reasons for Use and EligibilityOne thing you have heard people talk about is an LVAD or left ventricular assist device. It is exactly what it sounds...reactionscomments
How to Eat a Low-Sodium Diet for the Newly DiagnosedIt is imperative for heart failure patients to learn how to eat a low-sodium diet. I wanted to share what I have...reactions12comments
4 Times You Should Seek a Second OpinionIt is never easy to receive the news that you have a medical condition that will change your life as you know...reactions7comments
Having a Career with Heart DiseaseWhether you are around family or friends the topic of work will inevitably become one of the topics of conversation. If you’re...reactionscomments
Transplant GuiltPatients and doctors agree that when you have a heart transplant you can experience transplant guilt. Transplant guilt is when the heart...reactionscomments
Traveling Safely With Heart FailureTraveling with heart failure can be a source of unnecessary anxiety if you are unsure about how to travel safely. Of course...reactions4comments
Adding Flavor Without Fat and SaltAs a heart failure patient, I have found that staying compliant with the sodium restrictions helps manage my symptoms. Also, as someone...reactionscomments
The Power of Love and Support from Your Inner CircleLiving with heart failure can be overwhelming and all-consuming on a good day. Isolating, too. Finding the balance between life, work, family, and...reactions1comment
Help! My Partner Doesn't Want to Embrace My New Lifestyle ChangesIn my years as a moderator for this site I have read a lot of comments from patients who are frustrated because...reactionscomments
To Rehab or Not to Rehab“My doctor told me I had to go to rehab.” “Why hasn’t my doctor offered rehab?” “What is rehab, and will it...reactionscomments
Should I Be Pushing Myself in Cardiac Rehab?I was at cardiac rehab today and had an interesting conversation with the exercise physiologist. In fact, in case anyone is approved...reactions7comments
Life After Recovery: Learning to LIVE All Over AgainManaging chronic health conditions often means making changes that seem restrictive. Some changes don’t seem as bad because it requires modifying a...reactions2comments
Trauma Experienced By a Heart PatientMany people do not really know the trauma a heart patient has to go through. Long hospital stays, doctor appointments, and many...reactionscomments
All About an EchocardiogramBesides blood work, an echocardiogram, commonly called an echo, is one of the most common tests that is performed on a person...reactionscomments
Heart Failure and Intimacy Intimacy is a crucial component of romantic relationships. It’s also an element of a healthy and good quality of life. Some people...reactionscomments
What Causes Heart Failure Symptoms? You are not alone if you’re living with heart failure. The CDC reports that there are 6.2 million people living with it...reactionscomments
AFib and Heart Failure: Two Peas in a Pod? In one of our community posts about heart failure (HF) associated comorbid conditions, many people expressed the association between atrial fibrillation (AFib)...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
What Are Heart Failure Function Clinics?Editor's note: This article describes clinics in the Canadian health system. Clinics that offer heart failure care in other parts of the...reactionscomments
