Need Extra Income?...I have found some additional money-making opportunities lately, and I wanted to share them in case anyone needed to make a few extra bucks! There are several options out there...reactionscomments
A weak heart......What can I do when they say my heart is getting weak because it is beating too fast?!...reactions5repliesAwarenessCopingExercise
Antibody Desensitization Treatment...Sometimes, people with heart failure face the decision of being listed for a transplant. However, not everyone qualifies for a heart transplant. Having high antibody levels (also called highly sensitized)...reactionscomments
PLC: Living My LVAD Best Life...Living My Best Life AND Heart Failure? Is it really possible to use those two statements in the same sentence? Many of us understand that being a patient is a...reactions2comments
Advocacy 101: Each One Teach One...Advocacy was not the first thing that came to my mind following my diagnosis of end-stage heart failure. In fact, it was probably the furthest thing from it. However, advocacy...reactionscomments
Just diagnosed...Hi all. This is my first post on the forum and was looking for s little insight. I was recently diagnosed with heart failure. I have arrhythmia also that caused...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
using a walker ...I was advised to try a walker to help support me so as not to fall and keep me walking straighter. I purchased a walker and it has made my...reactions1replyMedical Devices
My Story...I went to the clinic because I could not breathe well. Before I knew it, they called for an ambulance which took me to the hospital. I was shocked when...reactions1comment
Why Are You Short of Breath? What a Respiratory Therapist Needs to Know...I work in a hospital as a respiratory therapist. I take care of anyone who is short of breath. If you come to the hospital experiencing severe shortness of breath...reactions1comment
Meditation Practices...Hello, my name is Craig Sanders, and I'm excited to join the forum. I am 42 year-old and living with heart failure. Does anyone want to share a few links...reactions1reply
Managing Parenting and Fatigue When You Have Heart Failure...Being a parent is a tiring job. And life with heart failure often comes with fatigue. Together, fatigue and heart failure can leave you feeling completely exhausted, even defeated. Fatigue...reactions1comment
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 heart failure from my arrythmias....reactions1comment
Overwhelmed With Drug Cost...I was able to have patient assistance for three of my medications, which I found online. Find out the drug company, and ask if they have patient assistance forms you...reactions1comment
Energy Conservation...As fall is here and we start having to think about bending over and putting shoes on (sandals no longer count), putting heavy coats on, etc., it has made me...reactions1comment
Olivia Rose...Olivia is a 2-time stroke survivor, former LVAD patient, and heart transplant recipient. In 2014, at the age of 25, Olivia suffered her first stroke and was diagnosed with dilated...
Emotional support for kids with parent who have HF...Hi I have heart failure. My condition has deterioated and i need to go in for a work up in November to determine if i qualify to be added to...reactions5replies
Life Expectancy Studies: Changes Over Time...I am a respiratory therapist. I started this job in 1997. Back then, we were told by our teachers that the median life expectancy of heart failure patients was 2...reactions13comments
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber for people that need heart aortic valve replacement...I would like to find out what are people's experiences with using HBOT with people that have issue with their heart valves? I've read a few things which is concerning...reactions1replyEjection Fraction
How to Talk to Children About Your Heart Failure Diagnosis...Talking with your children about your heart failure can cause major anxiety. You do not know how your child will react. You might worry that they will get upset or...reactionscomments
Asymptomatic With No Diagnosis ...I am 51 and I recently fainted for the first time in my life. Prior to fainting I was having blackouts near faints but ignored them because I assumed it...reactions6repliesSymptomsTreatmentMedical Devices
