HF and CKD stage 23...I was diagnosed in July of this year with heart failure and a low ejection fraction rate of 20%. I was prescribed...reactionscomments
The Journey Starts From Birth...If you have experienced cardiovascular or vascular disease, you may be familiar with the causes after experiencing the symptoms and getting treatment...reactions1comment
How I Overcame Depression and Anxiety...“The Lord is the light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the star." A lot of people may...reactions5comments
Waiting for Answers...I’m a 63 year old female with CHF symptoms who is awaiting the results of a nuclear stress test yesterday which will...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Heart failure and sepsis...My brother has congestive heart failure and recently hospitalized he has sepsis. His refraction is 20 percent. I don't know how to...reactions2replies
Advice...Hello My partner was admitted to hospital in March 2021 with a Dermatology problem and was discharged in April 2021. When he...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Side effects from medication ...Hi Al I have been diagnosed with left sided heart failure. I'm currently awaiting a cardiac mri. At the moment I am...reactions2repliesSide Effects
Living With a Compromised Immune System...Having a compromised immune system means that your immune system is weakened, making it harder for the body to fight diseases and...reactionscomments
My Heart Transplant Journey...In December 2019, I received a letter from the University of Maryland heart and lung transplant center that stated I made the...reactionscomments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
losing weight/HF...I am so worried. I am losing muscle mass, especially on my arms. I understand it's one of the results of HF...reactions10repliesSymptoms
Swollen abdomen , ...Heart failure 4 years ago, why has my abdomen become swollen since then. On spironlactone 37.5 daily and Bumethanide 3G’s twice a...reactions3replies
New Member...Hello. My name is Julie and I am 62 years old and was diagnose with Heart Failure with preserved ejection fraction 4...reactions2repliesLifestyle ChangesCoping
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Parenting can be incredibly rewarding. However, parenting is hard. Both parents and children are human, and there is no guidebook to raising...reactionscomments
Managing Your Emotions...As heart failure patients, I think it's worth thinking about ways to manage our emotions. I was told that stress can lead...reactionscomments
Father newly diagnosed - please respond:...So my dad, 65, has confirmed heart failure. Symptoms began to show a week ago with bad breathing and coughing, became progressive...reactions1replyDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Heart Disease Age, 42...Hello, so I have familial hyper cholesterol and had my first stent at 30 years old. I now have a total of...reactions2repliesAwarenessDiagnosisSymptoms
Friend has Heart Failure...Recently, my friend found out that he has heart failure. He couldn't understand how he got it and said he's been healthy...reactions3comments
Possible Options for 50% Bloacked Coronary Arteries...I recently had a Calcium score of 420 and my coronary artery and LAD was 5o% blocked. I was wondering what might...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed