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I am aware there is a high risk for heart disease in my family. My mom and her 7 siblings all have/had high blood pressure, and of those who passed...

I was first diagnosed with a heart problem at the age of 12, and because of that, through the years my mom fought for me to get disability/medical insurance to...

The thought of motherhood is something I have dreamed about since I was younger but when I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, things changed. Dilated cardiomyopathy is when the left...

“Do the best you can, No one can do more than that.” John Wooden Motivation is what drives you to do something. Some people need to be motivated and some...

It is always interesting sharing my advanced heart failure diagnosis on a more personal level. I literally get butterflies thinking about how I am going to explain my LVAD to...

I have been on a journey to overcome heart failure for over 20 years now. I was diagnosed with pregnancy-induced heart failure (also known as PPCM) at the age of...

As with most things in life, there are some stigmas and preconceived ideas that people have about things. Often times these come from a place of ignorance, or simply bad...

The National Heart Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In recognition of National Heart Month, we're giving away one 40 oz Stanley tumbler and one $50...

When it comes to who I lean on for support one person comes to mind and that's my best friend. Better known as my soulmate. Most humans use the word...

When I was first diagnosed with heart failure, managing a low-salt diet was very overwhelming, and frankly scary. Not only was it hard to wrap my head around and figure...

After getting news of a serious illness like heart failure, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some things to think about before you share...

February is National Heart Month, and Heart Failure Awareness Week is February 12 to 18. This year we want to bring awareness to the importance of connection and emotional support...

Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional. It is normal to feel a range of...

Personally, I found it a challenge at times to manage my emotions after my second heart attack. I suffered from spontaneous bouts of crying, intrusive thoughts at random times, or...

An LVAD stands for a left ventricular assist device. It is a device prescribed to patients who are in end-stage or advanced heart failure. It is a mechanical pump and...

“Strive to find your own voice; the longer you wait to begin the less likely you are to find it all.” -Robin Williams After suffering my second stroke, I was...

Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Instagram page for Heart-Failure.net. Our page is a platform for sharing information, resources, and inspiration for those affected by heart...

I have found some tricks on how to deal with 'bland' food without resulting to adding more salt, and I wanted to share them in case other heart failure patients...

Most of us have faced an intrusion on our daily lives due to inclement weather. However, any change in weather conditions can affect many heart failure patients not only physically...

Being out in the cold winter air may trigger symptoms like chest tightness and shortness of breath. Physical activity, such as shoveling snow in the winter cold air, may worsen...