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
What's a Budget?...One of the hardest things about heart failure is the financial component. Personally, it seems like it's been a double whammy between an exponential increase in my medical expenses and...reactions3comments
Your Heart May Hold Its Own Cure for Heart Failure...Researchers have learned the heart may have its own immune cells. This could hold the key to a future treatment for heart failure. Here is what we know about this...reactionscomments
ST depression on EKG...Hello. I am a 30 year old female. For the past 3 years, I’ve had abnormal EKGs which presented ST depression. I’ve followed up with cardiologists. My stress test has...reactions1replyDiagnosisEjection FractionSymptoms
Everyday living with heart failure ...I have severe LVSD which means the left atrium is none functioning I have a new 3 lead please Recently implanted However I’m Still extremely short of breath and get...reactions11repliesCoping
Chronic Pain and Opioid Prescribing...People with heart failure (HF) are at an increased risk of persistent pain, also known as chronic pain. In fact, up to 85 percent of people with HF experience pain...reactionscomments
Her Resilience Makes Her My SHEro!...The impact of heart failure goes beyond the patient and the caregiver. If the patient is a parent, their children are also affected. How it affects them depends on a few...reactionscomments
Summer Heat...I have had heart failure for four years now. Time really flies! One thing that has taken adjustment is realizing that my body can no longer compensate for extreme weather...reactions2comments
Echo results ...I’m brand new to this site and looking for guidance. My echo results show an abnormal Right Ventricular Global longitudinal Strain. -10. I don’t have any official diagnosis, but had...reactions1replyDiagnosisEjection Fraction
My Caregiving Journey: Comforting My Loved One Through Heart Disease...Comfort your loved one dealing with heart failure. I comforted my mother when she was dealing with heart failure by being a listening ear. I showed concern for her feelings...reactionscomments
How I Remember to Take All of My Meds...I use two daily pill cases: one for the morning pills and one for the evening pills. I set an alarm on my phone to take the one pill I...reactions2comments