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...reactionscomments
John Bottrell, RRT...Hi. I’m John, I’ve been a respiratory therapist for over 20 years. A good part of my job is taking care of...
Amber Blackburn, RN...Amber Blackburn is a Registered Nurse turned blogger and patient advocate for those with chronic illnesses. She was forced to leave the...
Heart Transplant Hopeful...I have been diagnosed with severe heart failure since February 2020 and have been on medication since. Late last year my doctor...reactions6comments
The Transplant Process...I want to write about my heart transplant journey because I’ve noticed that transplants are a popular thing. Maybe they always have...reactions2comments
Heart Donor...As a heart transplant recipient, I know that every day I am alive is a gift. When I got the call that...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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Intimacy and Heart Failure: The Relationship Conundrum...Intimacy is about creating a genuine connection. It can be intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Managing intimate relationships is a common problem...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Dear Santa! Here's A Heart-Healthy Christmas Wish List...Dear Santa. My kids already made their Christmas lists. I hope you received them well. Consider this post my personal Christmas list...reactions10comments
The Wait...Various people wonder what people do when they are waiting for a heart or any organ. The crazy thing about heart transplants...reactionscomments
Christmas 2018 - 2023...On December 23rd, 2018, I woke up and felt bad. I was having trouble breathing, my stomach was bloated, and I was...reactions1comment
What Are Types of Heart Failure?...Heart failure (HF) is when the heart no longer functions properly. It leads to symptoms of chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and...
Becoming Bionic - Getting an ICD...The day after my heart attack, the attending cardiologist told me that my heart would recover, it would bounce back to a...reactions1comment
Community Views: Frustrating Myths About Heart Failure...As someone with heart failure, you may have heard a few myths about your condition. People may believe in myths because they...reactionscomments
Things I Wish I Knew...I started my heart journey at 25 years old and there is so much that I wish I was aware of in...reactionscomments
Heart of a Giant Support System, Part 3: My Medical Care Team...My medical care team, of course, is the best in the world! At the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Heart & Vascular Center...reactions2comments
Living With Heart Failure...If you have recently been diagnosed with heart failure (HF), you are not alone. HF affects approximately 6.5 million people in the...
Living in Survival Mode...I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2014 at the age of 25. At that point in my life, I had finished...reactions1comment
