Low Sodium - Where To Start?...From personal experience, adjusting to a low sodium diet can be overwhelming at first. As a newly diagnosed patient, once you start...reactionscomments
Adjusting to a Low-Sodium Diet...Unfortunately, a diagnosis of heart failure is often accompanied by a change in diet. Usually, people talk about the necessity of limiting...reactions2comments
UGH...Food Tastes So Bland...I have found some tricks on how to deal with 'bland' food without resulting to adding more salt, and I wanted to...reactions5comments
Salt-Free Seasonings ...Often times when dealing with heart failure we need to watch our sodium intake. This can feel like the end of flavorful...reactions6comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Basics...Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of...reactionscomments
Gratitude Can Be Hard...During this holiday season, I personally find gratitude harder to practice. In this season of festive cheer, if you feel the same...reactions3comments
Faye Adams...Hi, I’m Faye Adams. I’m a wife to the love of my life—the one who keeps me grounded and makes me laugh...
Broken Heart...The word ‘heart’ has many literal and figurative meanings, especially if combined with a word like ‘have,’ as in ‘to have heart.’...reactions7comments
Coping with Heart Failure...According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, “cope” means to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties. For some, coping can...
Coronary Artery Disease, Part I: We Have a Problem...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! My paternal grandfather died of heart...reactionscomments
Coronary Artery Disease, Part II: You’ve Had a Heart Attack, Mr. Jones...Editor's note: This is the second article in a two-part series. The first is "Coronary Artery Disease, Part I: We Have a...reactions1comment
Why Would You See a Respiratory Therapist in the ER as a Person with Heart Failure?...As a respiratory therapist, I have a clear role in helping patients with heart failure. So, at what point would I be...reactions2comments
Now Closed: Heart-Failure.net 2025 Scary Symptoms Giveaway!...The Heart-Failure Scary Symptoms Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! It’s October, which means it is spooky season. While...reactions4comments
Types of Cardiologists...Most of us know that our cardiologist is the one that helps us with our heart issues. But what you may not...reactions5comments
Cardiac Catheterization and Stents/Coronary Artery Bypass...Cardiac catheterization is both a diagnostic and procedural technique used to help cardiologists identify how well the heart is working. It is...
Surgery for Heart Failure...After a heart failure (HF) diagnosis, your doctor will try to find the cause. This can help suggest the right treatment for...
Your Healthcare Team: Doctors Who Diagnose and Treat Heart Failure...Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome with signs and symptoms caused by the heart not functioning properly. HF can affect the length...
Community Shares: Most Bothersome Symptoms of Heart Failure...Living with a chronic illness like heart failure brings many struggles. The impact of symptoms on daily life is significant. It can...reactions4comments
Understanding Ejection Fraction...Receiving a diagnosis of heart failure often means learning a new medical language, and one of the most important terms you'll encounter...reactionscomments
About Us...At Heart-Failure.net we empower people living with this chronic health condition and caregivers to take control of heart failure by providing a...
