Healthy Lifestyle for Happier Heart Health...Having heart failure in my family has started to make me nervous as I get older. There are changes that I have to make to gain control of my heart...reactions13comments
Trouble sleeping ...I’ve been tossing & turning lately and can’t sleep. I’ve been feeling bad here lately & am worried because we are going on a trip to Mexico soon. Seems like...reactions3repliesCopingAwareness
What I Want People to Learn About Brugada Syndrome...Brugada syndrome is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, genetic heart condition. Despite its rarity, the impact of Brugada syndrome can be devastating for those who are diagnosed with it, and...reactions3comments
Urgent Care or ER?...I was in a urgent care recently and came across a terrific magnet about when to call or see your primary care doctor, when to utilize urgent care, and when...reactionscomments
Tips For Managing Showers...Along with this community, I also spend quite a bit of time in our COPD.net community. One of the hot topics there is the difficulty navigating showers – especially when...reactionscomments
FeaturedSilent heart attacks...What are your thoughts after having one? Do you panic when you can't feel your heart beat or when it beats too fast ? I do and I feel like...reactions42replies
5 Important Items to Have After New Heart Failure Diagnosis...Getting a new diagnosis like heart failure can be totally overwhelming. At the hospital, you will talk to so many different dietitians, nurses, educators, and doctors that your head may...reactions6comments
Have you had surgery for heart failure?...Surgery can improve your heart function and help you live longer. Different procedures treat different heart conditions. Share your experience getting surgery for heart failure. Some common surgeries include heart...reactions5repliesTreatmentSurgery
Medical implants ...Since 2018 -DCM-EF 35%-2021 - LBBB - wide QRS - intaventricular dysnchrony- CRT proposed- proceedure failed since the third lead to pace the LV, couldn’t be captured accurately pursuant to...reactions1replyMedical Devices
Hyperdynamic left ventricle?...Hi, I’m an otherwise healthy 37yo female who had an echo due to occasional PAC’s. It was structurally normal but showed an ejection fraction of 79% and was labeled hyperdynamic...reactionsreplies
Heart Donor...As a heart transplant recipient, I know that every day I am alive is a gift. When I got the call that a heart was available I was in disbelief...reactions12comments
Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab - What Is It?...If you are someone who has completed Phase 1 and 2 cardiac rehab, or was referred by a physician, Phase 3 cardiac rehab is something that heart failure patients may...reactionscomments
A New Plan for 2024...Sitting quietly in my cozy little home, I am astonished that the year is once again on its end. It would seem like it happened in the blink of an eye...reactionscomments
Q10 supplement...Hi friends, I have heart failure. My heart rate is 35. Is it a vitamin supplement to improve my life?...reactions8replies
Happy Heart Over the Holidays...It is time for 6 weeks of holiday for me, summer holiday to be exact, living in the southern hemisphere it makes for our summer holidays. This means loved ones...reactions1comment
Undiagnosed Heart Condition...Hi all, I have been suffering with a heart issue since the beginning of April 2023. I had been having a few palpitations leading up to a stag do in...reactions2replies
Not Where You Want To Be In Life?...We all remember the day we got diagnosed with heart failure. That numb heartbreaking feeling when those words slipped from the lips of our doctors. From the day I got...reactionscomments
Holiday Survival Guide...Hi, fellow heart failure patients! As the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to address the issue of stress. In my opinion, during this stressful time, it can be...reactionscomments
What's on your heart-healthy holiday wish list?...As the festive season approaches, let's share our heart-healthy holiday wishes! What's on your wishlist for a healthier, happier new year? Reply below and spread the holiday cheer! ❤️🎄...reactions13repliesTips & Advice
Depression and Heart Failure...The year is 2023 and more and more people are talking about mental health. Mental health is being taken more seriously, and as someone who struggles with their mental health...reactionscomments
