You're Not Exempt From Non-Heart Emergencies...How did my heart failure and previous incidents cause me to mistake a stroke for heart-related complications? That’s a good question and...reactions2comments
The Second Heart Attack...As scary as my husband’s first heart attack was, his second has left lasting anxiety. We had lived together for almost four...reactionscomments
The First Heart Attack...I had barely known my husband for five months when he had his first heart attack. He was in his early thirties...reactionscomments
Eating for Energy...The lack of energy, aka fatigue, is one of the hardest parts of heart failure for me. Also, after moderating for the...reactionscomments
Unsure About the Future...Twenty-one years ago I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and underwent six months of chemo and six months of radiation. The blockage...reactions3comments
Family Ties: Understanding Family Dynamics...Unconditional love is something that most people want to believe exists, especially when facing a chronic medical condition like heart failure. Why?...reactionscomments
Medical Device Advisory – How Should You Handle This?...I had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted almost six years ago to prevent fatal arrhythmias from turning into cardiac arrest. It wasn't an...reactionscomments
Heart Failure and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
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...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...reactionscomments
Adoption Options...For many of us women, the diagnosis of heart failure has impacted our ability to have carry and/or have biological children. From...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: I Have Pregnancy Induced Heart Failure (Part 1)...I was 28 years old, a single mother, and ready to dive into the unknown. I’m still in my prime, or so I...reactionscomments
Boundaries and Parenting...This is a lesson I have learned along the way, and I hope to pass it on to others. I am lucky...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: I Have Pregnancy Induced Heart Failure - Part 2...Editor's note: Check out the first article in this series, I Have Pregnancy-Induced Heart Failure - Part 1. Pregnancy induced heart failure...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 1 - The Impact...I would love to say that heart failure has not impacted my ability to parent. I have stage four advanced heart failure and...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 2 - The New Normal...Editor's note: Check out the first article in this series, Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 1 - The Impact...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
