Check Out That HeartHeart health is a very important topic. I honestly feel that it does not get enough limelight. This is not only valid for...reactions2comments
What Is Intubation and What Are Ventilators?So, sometimes heart failure causes flare-ups (exacerbations), and flare-ups often require you to seek help, which often results in a trip to...reactions3comments
Dancing as a Source of Exercise?As a heart failure patient, my doctors have told me how important regular exercise is. I think it is far easier to...reactions2comments
Misconceptions About StrokesAccording to John Hopkins Medicine, "a stroke or brain attack happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped." I think the...reactions3comments
Am I Having a Panic or Heart Attack?It's likely that you have experienced stress, anxiety, or panic at some point. But overwhelming worry, stress, and panic can cause your...reactionscomments
5 Ways To Prevent Heart DiseaseI am aware there is a high risk for heart disease in my family. My mom and her 7 siblings all have/had...reactions1comment
Medical InsuranceI was first diagnosed with a heart problem at the age of 12, and because of that, through the years my mom...reactions7comments
"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
How To Stay Motivated“Do the best you can, No one can do more than that.” John Wooden Motivation is what drives you to do something...reactions6comments
PLC: DATING and HEART FAILUREIt is always interesting sharing my advanced heart failure diagnosis on a more personal level. I literally get butterflies thinking about how...reactions3comments
Who I Lean on for Support: My SonsI have been on a journey to overcome heart failure for over 20 years now. I was diagnosed with pregnancy-induced heart failure...reactions3comments
Changing the NarrativeAs with most things in life, there are some stigmas and preconceived ideas that people have about things. Often times these come...reactions1comment
Enter Our Giveaway for National Heart Month!The National Heart Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In recognition of National Heart Month, we're giving away...reactionscomments
Who I Lean on For Support: My Best FriendWhen it comes to who I lean on for support one person comes to mind and that's my best friend. Better known...reactions2comments
How Do I Manage this Low Salt Diet?When I was first diagnosed with heart failure, managing a low-salt diet was very overwhelming, and frankly scary. Not only was it...reactions9comments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Heart Failure DiagnosisAfter getting news of a serious illness like heart failure, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are...reactionscomments
Let's Have a Heart-to-Heart for National Heart Month!February is National Heart Month, and Heart Failure Awareness Week is February 12 to 18. This year we want to bring awareness...reactionscomments
Coping With a New Diagnosis of Heart FailureReceiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional...reactions2comments
Why Am I Crying?!!Personally, I found it a challenge at times to manage my emotions after my second heart attack. I suffered from spontaneous bouts...reactions8comments
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
