SSDI...I had a heart attack and stroke in Jan 2025. My question is if SSDI is possibly going to accept my condition as a permanent disability. I don't think I...reactions1replyEjection FractionInsurance & DisabilityIntimacy & Relationships
Diastolic Heart Failure...Anyone on this forum have diastolic heart failure?...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
ADHD with Schizophrenia?...Can someone have both ADHD and schizophrenia? I’m seeing signs of both and just want to understand if that’s possible....reactions1replyMental Health
Depression as a result of heart failure...Depression is apparently more common in heart faiure patients than cancer patients. Is that because heart failure doesn't go away ever? What do you think? How do you cope with...reactions5replies
What is Social Anxiety?...I’ve been feeling super anxious around people lately even simple conversations stress me out. Is this social anxiety? Just trying to understand if others go through this too....reactions1reply
What Can You Do to Improve Your Ejection Fraction?...Some people in this community have a low ejection fraction (EF). And we often receive questions like, "How do I improve my ejection fraction when it is low?" The good...reactions2comments
Wrongful diagnosis of Heart Failure?? Advice please...My boyfriend went into Afib and when he was cardioverted they reported that his EF was 25%, cardiologist put him on Entresto 24/26 mg, it's been 3 weeks now and...reactions15replies
Sotalol ...Hello to all. I was recently told by my cardiologist that I would need to stop my Amiodarone for Afib and start taking Sotalol. Yes, I've have just about 2...reactions5repliesAwareness
DCM versus athletes heart ...Hi guys, Hope you don’t mind me posting as starting my journey. I’m 32 years old soccer player who had a black out last year and ended up in hospital...reactions1reply
Developing pulmonary hypertension as a result of HF...I’m wondering how many of us have developed pulmonary hypertension as a result of the left sided heart failure....reactions4replies
Where 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...reactions2comments
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
Hobbies...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...reactions10replies
What do you do when you feel short of breath?...What do you do when you feel short of breath?...reactions30replies
Questions for Your Doctor - Newly Diagnosed...What are some questions that you’ve asked your doctors when you were newly diagnosed with heart failure?...reactions4replies
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...reactions8repliesMental Health
