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 breath. RSV can affect people of all ages...reactionscomments
How to Get Your Steps In...As a heart failure patient myself, I know how important exercise is for our condition. It's something that not only my doctor asks about every time I see him, but...reactionscomments
What Are Heart Failure Function Clinics?...Editor's note: This article describes clinics in the Canadian health system. Clinics that offer heart failure care in other parts of the world may differ. If you have heart failure...reactionscomments
Has anyone else had a CT angiogram?...I posted a couple of months ago when my partner was waiting for an appointment with a cardiologist. He had a long and informative appointment, ECG didn't show anything 'worrying'...reactions1replyDiagnosisLifestyle ChangesSymptoms
What Should I Take to the Hospital?...I wanted to share some things you might want to be aware of if you ever find yourself admitted to the hospital. Even before the hospital, is there anything you...reactions6comments
Perspectives Matter: Understanding Loved Ones...Having an extended hospital stay is a common shared experience for heart failure patients. Some loved ones will rush by your side, but others will never show up. When people...reactionscomments
What Is Right Heart Failure? ...Usually when we refer to heart failure, we are talking about left heart failure. However, there are some people in this community who also experience right heart failure. What is...reactionscomments
Would you smoke pot with a pacemaker?...Would you smoke pot now that you have a pacemaker?...reactions4repliesAwareness
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory Infections...When it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu, to RSV, to COVID-19. Over the years, our...reactionscomments
PLC: Heart Failure and Parenting Part 3 - The Marathon Continues...Editor's note: Check out the first two articles in this series, Heart Failure and Parenting Part 1 - The Impact, and Heart Failure and Parenting Part 2 - The New...reactionscomments
Lather Up! Sunscreen and HF...We all know the importance of wearing sunscreen, especially during the summer months. However, some people with certain medical conditions, such as heart failure (HF), may not realize that wearing...reactionscomments
Bed Ridden...Hello. This is my first post. I have an Aunt that lives in North Carolina that has been given 2 weeks to live. Her heart is at 20%. She would...reactions1replyCaregiving
Diastolic ( R ) Sided CHF ...I was diagnosed with Diastolic ( R ) Sided CHF in 2019 . And PH & COPD . My life has truly been altered . After contracting Pneumonia too that...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
What is one thing you've learned from your Heart Failure journey that you want others to know?...Difficult situations often teach us a lot. Help others in the community by sharing some key takeaways from your Heart Failure journey....reactions67repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceLifestyle Changes
Tips About the Hospital...As a heart failure and heart attack patient, I've been admitted to the hospital a few times. I wanted to share a few things I've learned about how the hospitals...reactions1comment
My Heroes are My Kids!...I developed heart failure and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) during the pandemic. Can you not have the worst luck? I could not get a proper diagnosis due to COVID so...reactions1comment
Life's Simple Pleasures...One thing I will say that heart failure has taught me is to focus and appreciate life's simple pleasures. When you are forced to slow down, it can be interesting...reactions5comments
Recovery After Pump Failure - A Very Special Anniversary...At the end of February 2021, I had the misfortune of experiencing pump failure. That’s right. My “lifesaving” heart pump, known as a left ventricular assistance device (LVAD), failed to...reactionscomments
Pulmonary Hypertension...I was diagnosed with left-sided diastolic heart failure in January 2022, and later I was told I had pulmonary hypertension too. I don't know much about pulmonary hypertension except that...reactions2comments
Fatigue ...So tired all the time, I'm fighting it aggressively, however I'm tired of the struggle....reactions30repliesEjection Fraction
