My Heart...I had shortness of breath for a week, so I went to the doctor and he put me on antibiotics. There was...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
