Do you guys feel taking amino acids supplements is safe ?...I am a gym goer and am concerned if it will create any issues or not....reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Living with Advanced Heart Failure Part One...Advanced heart failure is when your heart stops responding to medical treatments and therapy. After suffering a second stroke and being diagnosed with advanced heart failure, I thought it was...reactions25comments
Heart attack...Yes I have swelling in my abdomen I have had a quadruple p By pass and later a bypass the bypass now I have CHF congested heart failure so I...reactions1replySymptomsComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Using Meditation for Stress Relief...Meditation is an ancient practice that began thousands of years ago. It originally was used as part of a person’s spiritual practice. But it has gained popularity in recent years...reactionscomments
Jesus is the Answer...When I was first diagnosed in the latter month of 2019, at first it was acute bronchitis. One Sunday night it was storming, and prior to that, I had experienced...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 no improvement after taking the antibiotics for a...reactionscomments
Still Fighting With It...I'll be 55 in January, but I was diagnosed with heart failure in 2014. It started at work when I suddenly did not feel good at all and was experiencing...reactions7comments
Tears of the Dove...My name is Clara. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) in 2021. Being diagnosed with COPD and emphysema 2019 led to my CHF diagnosis. My pulmonary doctor said...reactions4comments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Reduced Ejection Fraction...Hello all, So I will start by telling you how I came to find out about my heart condition. I am a recovering addict, and my drugs of choice were...reactions6comments
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Heart...The world continues to grapple with the dwindling COVID-19 pandemic. And researchers continue to work hard to understand the long-term effects of the virus and vaccines – especially their impact...reactionscomments
When Medical Device Recalls Fail to Protect Patients...We see them in the news about everything from peanut butter to heart pumps – RECALLS! Recalls protect us from bad or outdated products. In the United States, most people...reactions5comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor Appointments...People with chronic health conditions like heart failure often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating are frequent side effects too. That is...reactionscomments
Childless Heart Failure Patients?...The topic of having children as a heart failure patient is near and dear to my heart. I was diagnosed with heart failure at 35 before I had gotten a...reactions5comments
PLC: My Neverending Chronicles...A recent stop by law enforcement triggered my afib, a rapid heart rate; incited anxiety, and brought about a new onset of PTSD. Prior to this incident, I have had...reactions2comments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy...Dilated cardiomyopathy is a heart disease that happens when the left ventricle is no longer pumping blood efficiently enough to the body. When I first got diagnosed in 2014, at...reactionscomments
How to Get Our Steps In...Now that colder weather is upon us, something that those of us with heart failure might be thinking about is: how do we get our steps in when walking outside...reactionscomments
Has anyone found relief for coughing?...Recently, a community member shared that his constant coughing is making it very difficult to talk and asked for some advice to make it less agonizing. Does anyone have any...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCopingSymptoms
My CHF...My name is Stephen, and I'm 56 years old. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure 18 months ago. My ejection fraction rate was 30%. I quit drinking and smoking...reactions1comment
Dying...I have been told that I may die around Christmas because of CHF. I feel so alone as family in denial!...reactions4replies
Heart Failure Dos and Don’ts...As with any chronic disease, it often takes time to learn the dos and don’ts of living with heart failure. Here are a few to keep in mind. Do seek help...reactionscomments
