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How To Stay Positive...Staying positive is something I struggle with and it is an everyday mental battle for me. It is so much easier to...reactions2comments
Patient Care...Most people do not believe me when I tell them that I have a heart transplant. I am a 34-year-old working healthcare...reactionscomments
Four Tips for Dealing With Bad News...Being chronically ill is hard. The things we deal with on a daily basis are more than anyone ever should. Many of...reactions1comment
Broken heart...I was diagnosed four years ago with broken heart syndrome. I have chronic systolic heart failure, congestive heart failure, and dilated cardiomyopathy...reactions1comment
My Heart...I had shortness of breath for a week, so I went to the doctor and he put me on antibiotics. There was...reactionscomments
How I Remember to Take All of My Meds...I use two daily pill cases: one for the morning pills and one for the evening pills. I set an alarm on...reactions2comments
My story...Low heart rate. Pacemaker installed. I had been feeling ok for 4 weeks, but then my heart rate went up to 105...reactions1comment
Recent changes...I've had heart failure for 6 2/3 years. I recently switched to diet pop. Arrythmias were caused by too much caffeine, I...reactions3comments
My Story...When I was 48, no heart problems. I had nausea and vomiting through the night. My husband came home and took me...reactions1comment
Congestive Heart Failure...Hi, my name is Francine, and I was diagnosed in 2018. When I was hospitalized, I found out I had fluid in...reactions1comment
Confused...In November, 2021, I unexpectedly had my leg amputated during my three-month stay. Doctors said I have AFib, which was discovered with...reactionscomments
My Heart Failure...During the pandemic, my arrhythmia and tachycardia got very bad, and all elective surgeries were canceled. Then, I was diagnosed with congestive...reactions1comment
Cardiology Rehab...My cardiac rehab story is much like the featured article. My insurance paid for 36 sessions. Then, I went on maintenance for...reactions4comments
Symptom: Chest Pain/Pressure...Experiencing chest pain can be frightening, especially if it comes on suddenly. Chest pain and pressure can be caused by many things...
Heart Failure Awareness Week 2022: Our Stories, Our Voices, Our Community...February is Heart Month and Heart Failure Awareness Week is set for February 14-20. This year we want to honor each and...reactionscomments
Diagnosis Heart Failure: Physical Exam...A complete medical history and physical exam are the cornerstones in the clinical assessment of people with heart failure (HF). Important information...
Diagnosis Heart Failure: Imaging Tests...To diagnose and monitor heart failure (HF) providers use many different diagnostic tools. A physical exam and blood work are generally the...
How Is Heart Failure Diagnosed?...Heart failure (HF) is defined by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology as a complex clinical syndrome, resulting from...
