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
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
