MOBILITY AWARENESS...There seems to be awareness for everything these days. From celebrations on a daily and weekly basis to monthly, with an apparent heightened sense to bring attention to multiple health...reactionscomments
When It's Time to Take a Time Out...As someone who tries hard to have a generally optimistic attitude, sometimes I can even admit the struggle of heart failure can become overwhelming. I used to think that admitting...reactions2comments
When I Was First Diagnosed...When I was first diagnosed with heart failure I thought my life was over. The doctors told me that I'd have to slow down and basically sit at home and...reactions5comments
CAD...7 years ago I was diagnosed with CAD, multiple blockages, unable to stent, put on meds. Since then I've hiked 48- 4,000' mountains in NH, 20 mountains in Vt, hiked...reactions1replySurgery
The ABCs of Drug Shortages...Drug shortages seem to be occurring more often than in pre-pandemic times. These shortages can be very frustrating – particularly for patients – but also for pharmacists and physicians. Let's...reactions1comment
CABG Surgery... Need Advice...My father who is 70 suffered a mild attack and at one point we were told that there was no heart attack by the hospital. An angioplasty was done and...reactions8repliesSurgery
Update - doc stopped beta blockers...After a couple of instances of angina (he and I think so anyway), and swelling in his lower legs and abdomen, my other half had the doc appointment on Friday...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
How Good Are You At Taking Your Medications? ...Most of us here have a chronic disease. Being this is a heart failure community, obviously many here have heart failure. But, there are many others here who also have...reactions4comments
Sodium Restriction: Get the Facts...Have you ever been told to go on a sodium-restricted diet? If you’ve ever been hospitalized for heart-related issues, then your answer is probably yes. If that’s the case, then...reactions10comments
New and scared...I'm here as a worried partner, looking for advice/reassurance/help/support for my partner and myself. He had viral myocarditis 4 years ago but 'had' made a very good recovery (lost a...reactions3replies
Entresto and Joint Pain...I was on Entresto 24/26 for two weeks before going onto 49/51 for the last two months. I am experiencing joint pain and was wondering if anyone else has had...reactions3repliesSide Effects
MV prolapse regurgitation ...Hello 47 year old, 2.5 years ago I was diagnosed with MV regurgitation with prolapse. I dont have symptoms like shortness of breath . 6 months before this I was...reactions4repliesHealthcare TeamSurgeryNewly Diagnosed
Releasing Feelings Is Not Complaining...Living with heart failure can come with a range of symptoms that can be challenging at times. I’ve battled fatigue, abdomen swelling, muscle spasms, and shortness of breath on exertion, to...reactions1comment
Should I Get a Fitness Tracker?...I recently purchased a Myzone Heart Rate Monitor. This is not exactly like a Fitbit, which I will cover later. My Myzone Heart Rate Monitor is a wearable device that...reactionscomments
Echocardiogram ...Hi I've resentally had a echocardiogram due to me nearly going in to heart failure how long does it take to receive the results they said they have to be...reactions2replies
Confused...In November, 2021, I unexpectedly had my leg amputated during my three-month stay. Doctors said I have AFib, which was discovered with a EKG. What other tests can I request...reactionscomments
From Cardiomyopathy to Heart Failure - and How a CRT-D is a Wonderful Invention...I was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy when I was 38 and have lived with the ups and downs of that for 22 years. I could tell my heart was getting...reactions4comments
Change of Heart...When I was 48 I was diagnosed with breast cancer! A mastectomy and chemotherapy followed. The chemo was very intense and lasted six months. I believe the doctors knew it...reactionscomments
I’m On Too Many Drugs!...A common concern I hear from patients with heart failure (HF) at the pharmacy is that they are on too many medications. Some patients find this very concerning, especially those...reactions1comment
