Active 3 days agoWhere Are Some Places I Can Post My Friend's ICD Surgery GoFundMe?...Hi, odd question, but my friend has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. They're 18 and just recently, an ICD implant surgery was deemed necessary. Where can I post their gofundme link? I really...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceCost
Palliative Care : A Personal Experience...I am a heart failure patient who recently had my first palliative care consultation. I wanted to explain how I got the appointment and what it is for people who...reactionscomments
ICD or PACEMAKER..Don't wait till it's too late....I will be 78 on 5/9/. March 23rd 2025 was the worst day of my life. I was watching TV with my husband and all of a sudden my chest...reactions6replies
Active 4 days agoHobbies...Have you had to change any of your hobbies since being diagnosed with heart failure? Which ones? Do you have a new hobby or make changes to one you previously...reactions6replies
Active yesterdayWhat do you do when you feel short of breath?...What do you do when you feel short of breath?...reactions11replies
Questions for Your Doctor - Newly Diagnosed...What are some questions that you’ve asked your doctors when you were newly diagnosed with heart failure?...reactionsreplies
VENT: How are you doing? - Really....Life with a chronic condition, like heart failure, has its challenges and frustrations - that is no secret. Sometimes it is helpful to talk about those frustrations or upsetting times...reactions8replies
Women’s health is treated poorly...How long have I had this? How long have I been gaslit? Been feeling ill since well a child but it got really bad when pregnant with my son 5...reactions2replies
Living with blockages...Hope I'm in the right place. At age 37 I technically had a heart attack, caused by a 95 percent blockage towards the bottom of heart. They tried a stent...reactions5repliesDepression
Mental Health & Heart Failure...Dealing with heart failure has taken a toll on my mental health too. How do you all manage stress, anxiety, or depression alongside your condition? Any tips or routines that...reactions5repliesMental Health
Late-Night Thoughts...I should be asleep. Instead, I'm pondering. About my health, and the shift of my life’s journey. Fighting this discontent that is trying to take over me. While never knowing...reactions6comments
Struggling Lately – How Do You Guys Manage Your Mental Health?...Lately I’ve been feeling a bit off—some anxiety, low motivation, and just mentally tired. I’m trying the basics like exercise and journaling, but it only helps so much. What do...reactions1replyMental Health
How Do You Handle Mental Health Struggles When No One Seems to Understand?...Lately, I've been having a really tough time with my mental health—feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and honestly just mentally exhausted. The hardest part is that it feels like no one around...reactions1replyMental Health
Should i go to IVF?...Hey everyone my name is Winnie and I'm 33 years but still I don't have a single child so I decided to go with IVF but the main thing is...reactions1reply
Gerry Langan...Gerry is a Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) patient advocate, speaker, and content creator. Diagnosed in 2018, she began sharing her story online to raise awareness...
When and Where Should I Seek Care?...Editor's Note: This article is authored by Amber Blackburn, RN. As I do every winter, I have been sick for what seems like months. When you live with a chronic...reactionscomments
Need advice and help for EF of 35%...I’m 63 and run everyday. Never really been sick. My Apple Watch showed afib Went to GP who gave me a holter for 24 hours. It showed afib for 8...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
Myocardial perfusion test radiotracer dosage....Hello, I was wondering what the excepted average dosages for radiotracer given any nuclear cardio perfusion stress test? Anyone has had it done and knows what they were given. My...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedMedical DevicesDiagnosis
living with a low ejection fraction...recently diagnosed with an ef of 31%. has me in a tailspin. up until diagnosis i was feeling great. i'm 73. retired pro surfer. workout everyday. ride an airdyne and...reactions1replyEjection Fraction
