Irregular EKG and issues when lying down...So the doc said my ekg showed a anomaly that could be one of my top valve's is only half way working. I had a echocardiogram done Tueday but havent...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
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Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who bring you engaging, accurate information about living with...
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 consists of advocates who are living with heart...reactions7comments
PIC for diuretics...Hi My 37 year old son is in the hospital with CHF. They installed a pic line last night. What does this mean?...reactions4repliesEjection Fraction
Tachycardia...For a number of years I have suffered from tachycardia, and on a few occasions, bradycardia. I am the unfortunate person who feels every heartbeat, 💓 and I am very...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 my body so they decided to keep me...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 and was no help. She couldn’t find where...reactions1comment
My story...Low heart rate. Pacemaker installed. I had been feeling ok for 4 weeks, but then my heart rate went up to 105 and has stayed high. My doctor wanted me...reactions1comment
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, and about you living with the condition, may...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 to add new voices to our health leader...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 have seen the most discrimination is in the...reactionscomments
Broken heart...I was diagnosed four years ago with broken heart syndrome. I have chronic systolic heart failure, congestive heart failure, and dilated cardiomyopathy. I have a left bundle branch block and...reactions1comment
Finding Credible Health Information About Heart Failure...There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...reactions1comment
How Do You Use Social Media in Your Heart Failure Journey?...The Heart-Failure.net community is a place for people to connect with one another, learn more about heart failure, ask questions, and share stories and experiences. We want to be helpful...reactions2comments
Hairfall Issue !...People's claims that hair loss is a seasonal occurrence that stops when the seasons change confuse me. But now that I've had hair loss for the past 12 months while...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamWeatherTips & Advice
Put Yourself First...One of the hardest things about heart failure is that it takes away so much of your independence and abilities. It can be so hard and the grieving process never...reactionscomments
Cooking with Heart Failure...Let's talk about eating! After my diagnosis of heart failure, it became a complex subjection. The sodium restrictions are no joke, and make feeding yourself much harder, given the high...reactions5comments
In Remembrance of...Heart disease touches us all in different ways. We are either the patient battling it or know someone who has it. Some people struggle with the disease daily, while others...reactionscomments
Flu vs. RSV vs. COVID-19: Symptoms, Differences, and Treatment...The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect both adults and kids, and they have many...reactionscomments
