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
My First Time In Water Post-LVAD"You can’t go into any water," are the words I heard when Sharon was explaining how the LVAD works. An LVAD is...reactions1comment
Easy Low Sodium Meal IdeasFor other people with heart failure, who, like myself, follow a low-sodium diet, I have found in order to maintain consistent adherence...reactionscomments
Kitchen GadgetsI have found that a key component of staying sane, while acknowledging the amount of home cooking required when adhering to a...reactionscomments
Therapy For Stroke PatientsWhen I was 25 years old, I suffered my first stroke. My family and I were shocked to hear this news and...reactionscomments
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
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions3comments
