Heart Failure and Cardiology Doctors...I was with a VA doctor for years. As my heart became more of a problem I realized my doctor was just not keeping me informed and was not really...reactions5comments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Heart Failure Diagnosis...After getting news of a serious illness like heart failure, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some things to think about before you share...reactionscomments
Who do you usually turn to for support? ...Living with heart failure can be overwhelming, but having connections can make a big difference in managing it and improving mental health. Having a support system of friends and family...reactions28repliesFriends & FamilyMental Health Coping
Hidden from the Heart...I tried to ignore the symptoms of heart failure until I was a patient with heart failure, pneumonia, and a blood count of seven. It was too much to hide...reactions16comments
Let's Have a Heart-to-Heart for National Heart Month!...February is National Heart Month, and Heart Failure Awareness Week is February 12 to 18. This year we want to bring awareness to the importance of connection and emotional support...reactionscomments
Myocardial Perfusion Scan...Has anyone had this test and the consultant was unable to interpret the images?...reactions5replies
Coping With a New Diagnosis of Heart Failure...Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional. It is normal to feel a range of...reactions2comments
What are the types of Coronary Lesions?...There are so many symptoms and conditions that can effect Heart. Among them Coronary Lesions is one condition. Can any one let me know What are the types of Coronary...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamAwarenessDiagnosis
Why Am I Crying?!!...Personally, I found it a challenge at times to manage my emotions after my second heart attack. I suffered from spontaneous bouts of crying, intrusive thoughts at random times, or...reactions8comments
Learning About My LVAD...An LVAD stands for a left ventricular assist device. It is a device prescribed to patients who are in end-stage or advanced heart failure. It is a mechanical pump and...reactionscomments
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of heart failure?...*This survey is now closed* We are conducting a survey to better understand the patient experience and realities of heart failure. By taking this survey, you can help everyone better...reactions2repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
Finding My Voice Again...“Strive to find your own voice; the longer you wait to begin the less likely you are to find it all.” -Robin Williams After suffering my second stroke, I was...reactionscomments
Our Heart-Failure.net Community Is on Instagram!...Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Instagram page for Heart-Failure.net. Our page is a platform for sharing information, resources, and inspiration for those affected by heart...reactionscomments
Can poor diet cause a heart attack?...There are some causes which can leads to get a Heart Attack. In that Unhealthy diet is one. Can anyone let me know how Can poor diet cause a heart...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionHealthcare TeamTreatment
How Does Obesity Cause Heart Failure?...Now a days Heart Failure is the major conditions with people are effecting irrespective of the age. So there are so many conditions that leads to get Heart Faiulre or...reactions2repliesHealthcare TeamTreatmentDiagnosis
UGH...Food Tastes So Bland...I have found some tricks on how to deal with 'bland' food without resulting to adding more salt, and I wanted to share them in case other heart failure patients...reactions5comments
PLC: Preparing for Inclement Weather...Most of us have faced an intrusion on our daily lives due to inclement weather. However, any change in weather conditions can affect many heart failure patients not only physically...reactionscomments
Generic medicines...I m a 30 year old male, dealing with Diabetes and bowel problems. Due to financial reasons I felt like I m loosing too much money in these branded medical...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisSymptoms
Is mild heart attack serious...Can anyone please let me know, Is mild heart attack can be serious...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamAwareness
Exercise with Dilated Cardiomyopathy...Hello, I am 22 years-old and was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy about 7 months ago (likely genetic). I was very close to receiving an ICD implant, but some improvement with...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseTips & Advice
