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...When I found out that I had advanced heart failure it felt like the ending of my story was near. There were suddenly all these feelings of things I’d never...

...According to www.selfcarefederation.org, “self-care is the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information available to them.” It can range from going for a walk...

...Feeling like a burden because of heart failure is one of the hardest feelings to overcome. You may feel that everything is your fault and people have to rearrange their...

...I remember when the doctors found out that my heart was in the advanced heart failure stage. My parents and I were shocked because when I was diagnosed with dilated...

...As a respiratory therapist, I have observed a curious phenomenon: People with heart failure (HF) may have audible wheezing, even when their condition is stable. While this may seem perplexing...

...I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at the end of the summer of 2014. The doctors told me to stop exercising and start a medication regimen. They were hoping that...

...As a fellow heart failure patient, I understand that there are many limitations that come with this diagnosis no matter what stage of life you are in. The fatigue, low...

...Winter is on it's way... earlier nights and slower mornings. Everything slows down in my world in winter and sometimes I think it slows down too much. This winter I have...

...Whether you are having new heart failure symptoms or just feeling a bit off-kilter, you may need to make a beeline for the emergency room (ER). Once there, you'll encounter...

...For those who are on a low-sodium diet, one helpful tidbit that I wanted to share is to embrace fiber! Per the Mayo Clinic, not only is (soluble) fiber a...