LVAD: Reasons for Use and Eligibility...One thing you have heard people talk about is an LVAD or left ventricular assist device. It is exactly what it sounds...reactionscomments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right...
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing...
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions3comments
What Is Reduced Ejection Fraction?...Heart failure (HF) is a condition where your heart cannot pump blood through your body well enough. When the heart is strained...
How to Eat a Low-Sodium Diet for the Newly Diagnosed...It 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 Opinion...It is never easy to receive the news that you have a medical condition that will change your life as you know...reactions7comments
I Thought I Had Bronchitis...I went to the emergency room because I felt like I had symptoms of bronchitis. The ER physician stated that my chest...reactions3comments
Having a Career with Heart Disease...Whether you are around family or friends the topic of work will inevitably become one of the topics of conversation. If you’re...reactionscomments
Transplant Guilt...Patients and doctors agree that when you have a heart transplant you can experience transplant guilt. Transplant guilt is when the heart...reactionscomments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
From Healthy to Being Diagnosed With HF...On September 25, 2018, I ended up in the hospital due to not being able to move around without being so short...reactionscomments
Traveling Safely With Heart Failure...Traveling 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 Salt...As a heart failure patient, I have found that staying compliant with the sodium restrictions helps manage my symptoms. Also, as someone...reactionscomments
Boatman Bob...I'm a 92-year-old mechanical engineer and a sailor of big and small boats. When I got too old I switched to antique...reactions1comment
Medications for Heart Failure...Heart failure (HF) is managed with a combination of lifestyle changes and medicines. Some medicines may treat underlying causes of HF. Or...
Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Stimulators...Soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulators are newer drugs used to treat heart failure (HF). They relax blood vessels and heart muscle cells...
