Utilizing My Jugular Vein to Assess Fluid Retention...I am a 42 year old women with congestive heart failure (CHF), who really tries to stay on top of my fluid...reactionscomments
My Experience with Right and Left Heart Catheterization...I celebrated my 3rd Heartiversary on February 2nd. I cannot believe it has actually been 3 years since I was given my gift...reactions3comments
"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
Digestive Health and Heart Failure...In my most humble opinion (and it really is just that- my opinion) gut health is one of the most underrated ways...reactionscomments
My First Time In Water Post-LVAD..."You can’t go into any water," are the words I heard when Sharon was explaining how the LVAD works. An LVAD is...reactions1comment
Easy Low Sodium Meal Ideas...For other people with heart failure, who, like myself, follow a low-sodium diet, I have found in order to maintain consistent adherence...reactionscomments
Kitchen Gadgets...I have found that a key component of staying sane, while acknowledging the amount of home cooking required when adhering to a...reactionscomments
Therapy For Stroke Patients...When I was 25 years old, I suffered my first stroke. My family and I were shocked to hear this news and...reactionscomments
Spooky and Scary Symptoms of Heart Failure...It’s October, which means it is spooky season. While some people may be getting ready to get a good scare from costumes...reactionscomments
Chronic Heart Failure...It all started with the fact that I began to get tired quickly. The doctor prescribed me a series of tests for...reactions4comments
Heart Failure and Exercise...In January of 2020, at the age of 72, I was diagnosed with heart failure after three episodes of PSVT. I had...reactions3comments
Heart Failure...I was diagnosed with emphysema and bronchiectasis in 2008. It has now become severe. Then, in 2014, I was sent for a...reactionscomments
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
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
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
