Helpful Routines and Lifestyle Changes of Heart Failure Patient Leaders...A heart failure diagnosis can come with so many feelings and changes that may need to be made. Our Patient Leader team consists of advocates who are living with heart...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
PIC for diuretics...Hi My 37 year old son is in the hospital with CHF. They installed a pic line last night. What does this mean?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesEjection Fraction
Tachycardia...For a number of years I have suffered from tachycardia, and on a few occasions, bradycardia. I am the unfortunate person who feels every heartbeat, 💓 and I am very...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Congestive Heart Failure...About 7 years ago I went to Parkland Hospital. My legs and feet were swollen, and I had bed bug bites on my body so they decided to keep me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
No Information...My heart doctor left. I have a new one that did not show up for my appointment, but the physician's assistant did and was no help. She couldn’t find where...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My story...Low heart rate. Pacemaker installed. I had been feeling ok for 4 weeks, but then my heart rate went up to 105 and has stayed high. My doctor wanted me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Finding the Right Fit for Your Care Team...Receiving a diagnosis for any condition, including a heart condition such as heart failure, can be difficult. New questions about the condition, and about you living with the condition, may...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Join Our Health Leader Team!...Would you like to share your experience with heart failure and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our health leader...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gender Bias in Medicine...Discrimination is WRONG! Whether it is based on gender, religion, race, or any other reason, it is wrong. Sadly, the place I have seen the most discrimination is in the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Broken heart...I was diagnosed four years ago with broken heart syndrome. I have chronic systolic heart failure, congestive heart failure, and dilated cardiomyopathy. I have a left bundle branch block and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Finding Credible Health Information About Heart Failure...There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Do You Use Social Media in Your Heart Failure Journey?...The Heart-Failure.net community is a place for people to connect with one another, learn more about heart failure, ask questions, and share stories and experiences. We want to be helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hairfall Issue !...People's claims that hair loss is a seasonal occurrence that stops when the seasons change confuse me. But now that I've had hair loss for the past 12 months while...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare TeamWeatherTips & Advice
Put Yourself First...One of the hardest things about heart failure is that it takes away so much of your independence and abilities. It can be so hard and the grieving process never...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cooking with Heart Failure...Let's talk about eating! After my diagnosis of heart failure, it became a complex subjection. The sodium restrictions are no joke, and make feeding yourself much harder, given the high...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
In Remembrance of...Heart disease touches us all in different ways. We are either the patient battling it or know someone who has it. Some people struggle with the disease daily, while others...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory Infections...The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect both adults and kids, and they have many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using social media with heart failure: We want your feedback!...The Heart-Failure.net team is exploring the possibility of expanding our reach on social media. We would like to hear about how you use social media and your experiences on social...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep...Honestly, heart failure is a colossal pain in the butt. There are good days and bad days, like with anything else. The good days far outnumber the bad days, but...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Other Things to Bring to the Hospital...Make sure to bring eyeglasses if you wear them. Another thing to consider if you are a reader is to take a book. It can help cut down boredom. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
