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...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...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...
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Communication...I think most adults have heard how important communication is in a relationship. Any relationship. From personal experience, I would basically agree...reactionscomments
Feeling Overwhelmed...I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) this past February. I had eluted stents placed in my arteries in March. Fortunately...reactions6comments
Reconciling Religion and Science in a Medical Crisis...People tend to view religion and science as opposing forces. If something is rooted in religion, it can be scientific. If something...reactions2comments
Are There Ways to Save Money on Medications?...As a heart failure patient, I have watched my medical expenses boom. It stinks and can truly drain a budget. What I...reactions5comments
Breastfeeding and Medication...Those that have been on my journey with me know that I had a baby girl 6 months ago. It has been...reactionscomments
Helpful Routines and Lifestyle Changes of Heart Failure Patient Leaders...A heart failure diagnosis can come with so many feelings and changes that may need to be made. Our Patient Leader team...reactions7comments
Tachycardia...For a number of years I have suffered from tachycardia, and on a few occasions, bradycardia. I am the unfortunate person who...reactions5comments
Congestive Heart Failure...About 7 years ago I went to Parkland Hospital. My legs and feet were swollen, and I had bed bug bites on...reactionscomments
No Information...My heart doctor left. I have a new one that did not show up for my appointment, but the physician's assistant did...reactions1comment
Will Jones...Will was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. I am a retired high school English teacher and administrator, a career that included...
Ask the Patient Leaders: Finding the Right Fit for Your Care Team...Receiving a diagnosis for any condition, including a heart condition such as heart failure, can be difficult. New questions about the condition...reactionscomments
Building a Professional Relationship With Your Pharmacist...It was only during my first-year pharmacy rotation l that I realized the power of building a professional relationship with your pharmacist...reactionscomments
Join Our Health Leader Team!...Would you like to share your experience with heart failure and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking...reactionscomments
Gender Bias in Medicine...Discrimination is WRONG! Whether it is based on gender, religion, race, or any other reason, it is wrong. Sadly, the place I...reactionscomments
HF and Fatigue...This may be a helpful hint for fighting fatigue. I have found what appears to work for me is to keep myself...reactionscomments
