The Best Possible Outcome...It started with a widow maker attack. Fortunately, I worked in a hospital, and they were able to stabilize me before they...reactions3comments
“BNP”...Hello! So some of this may seem familiar - some not. We had just come home from a UK tour when my...reactions6comments
Prepare to die...When I heard that I had wtATTR-CM, I thought that I had to prepare myself to die. I am an Internist, and...reactions1comment
I'm Writing a Heart Journey Book...When I got diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that I would be writing a book about my heart journey. When...reactionscomments
CHF - Life Changing Episode...It all began with a terrible cold at the beginning of last November or the end of October. It lingered, and when...reactions1comment
Losing Friendships... How to Cope?...As a heart failure patient following a widow heart attack (at 35), I too have lost friendships along the way. I wanted...reactions8comments
Editorial Team...The Editorial Team works with its Medical Review Board and experienced medical writers to provide Health Union's Community Team with reliable, easy-to-understand...
Mental Health Awareness..."What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversations." -Glenn Close The first time I was introduced to...reactions5comments
Coping with an Invisible Illness..."I am going to dress up and hide my illness!" That is what I told myself as a pre-teen, because fitting in...reactionscomments
Abdominal Distension...After an accident and two operations on my left foot, I had a pulmonary embolism followed by right-sided heart failure. Initially, I...reactions15comments
LV Cardiomyopathy...So I was diagnosed with left ventricle cardiomyopathy in 2010. I am a recovering alcoholic and I still smoke. However, since stopping...reactions3comments
My Cardiomyopathy...I have had COPD since 2006. When I was diagnosed I gave up smoking, which I had been doing for more than...reactions3comments
Off Nitro Patch...I was having chest pains. My doctor put me on a 0.4 mg nitro patch. I went to the the doctor yesterday...reactions1comment
How to Manage Sadness...As a heart failure patient, I have experienced periods of loss and sadness. Sometimes when I think I am 'over' something, a...reactionscomments
Tips For Managing Heart Failure...Heart failure (HF) is a chronic health issue. There are many symptoms of heart failure. These symptoms can include shortness of breath...reactions1comment
Me and Heart Failure...When I was working as an RN I got sick with the flu and had to go home. I stayed out of...reactions4comments
Community Views: My Diagnosis Reaction...You may feel a range of emotions when first hearing that you are living with heart failure. It can be difficult to...reactions12comments
Finding Your Purpose...The initial diagnosis of heart failure can be a total shock to you. Most of us don’t see it coming, and even...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
Advocating for Youth Heart Screenings...Many people don’t realize they have heart disease until it's too late. Also, most people don’t know that young people can have...reactionscomments
