Explaining My Heart Journey to Medical Students...Last August I was lucky enough to get a call from the University of Maryland Medical School. The emergency room physician was also a professor at the University of Maryland...reactionscomments
Facing Fears...What fears have you faced during your heart failure journey? Do you have fears that you would still like to face? Share your experience, inspiration, motivation, or tips for facing...reactions3repliesCoping
Battling Fatigue as a Result of Heart Failure...Many of us have experienced the symptoms of heart failure. The hardest of which, I think, is fatigue and feeling exhausted. Sometimes being too tired to even get out of...reactionscomments
The New Meds Are Making Me Sick!...I often see posts from people who are new to heart failure, or have switched their medicines, and remark that the new meds are making them feel terrible. And they...reactionscomments
Medication Side Effects...Sometimes certain medications make us feel "off," worse, or even sick because we experience side effects. Every person is different, and different medications can impact people in various ways. Have...reactions8repliesSide EffectsCoping
Pushing Past the Pain...Can you recall a time you went for day surgery and did not get discharged until a week later? That was my experience with this last procedure I had, removing...reactionscomments
Setting Boundaries for My Health...My whole life I have been a people pleaser and over the years this has often been to my detriment. As I have continued to take my health seriously, I have...reactions2comments
What topics are you interested in reading more about on Heart-Failure.net?...At Heart-Failure.net, we strive to provide you with valuable and informative content tailored to your needs and interests. As we expand our resources, we want to hear from you about...reactions55replies
12 year-old MI, Still ticking...So I had an MI 12 years ago. I am 70 years old. I was late in detecting it. I received two stents. The physician told my wife I waited...reactions2replies
The Loss of Friendships Due to Heart Failure...We all know what it is like when we get the diagnosis of heart failure. It is a feeling of panic, uncertainty, and many other emotions. With everything changing in...reactions6comments
Does anyone have low blood pressure?...My most recent bp was 110/69. I do take calcium channel blocker and beta blocker as well as other bp meds.. Last month at ER for vertigo, bp was 124/64...reactions7replies
PVC ...Hi there, I have frequent PVCs has anyone had an ablation for this procedure with good results Thanks...reactions2repliesCoping
Consistently Exercising...One of the directives I, along with many heart failure patients, have received from their cardiac medical team is consistent exercise is important. I can also tell you that I...reactionscomments
Which heart failure symptom bothers you the most?...Living with heart failure often means navigating a multitude of symptoms that can profoundly impact our daily lives. Whether it's shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling, or something else entirely, each...reactions194repliesSymptomsCoping
When Would You Meet Me in the ER...As a respiratory therapist, I have a clear role in helping patients with heart failure. So, at what point would I be called to help you? Here’s what to know...reactionscomments
Interview with AVNRT Patient...Today I was able to sit and talk with Laura Wyman, who is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She has specialized in Pediatrics her entire career. I wanted to talk...reactionscomments
Spreading Awareness ...How do you spread awareness, or what might be a good way for you to start?...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Young diagnosis...Good evening, My first post on here. I am 33yo female. I have a partner whom I’ve been with 17years and we have 3 young children. 3weeks ago I thought...reactions9repliesEjection FractionDiagnosisCoping
Pacing!...What is pacing and why am I writing about it? To me, pacing is a skill set that requires acceptance and practice! It has been an essential skill set for...reactionscomments
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle for a Healthy Heart...Almost everyone has heard about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but some people still do not understand what that means. Does it mean we should only be eating salads...reactionscomments
