MOBILITY AWARENESS...There seems to be awareness for everything these days. From celebrations on a daily and weekly basis to monthly, with an apparent...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...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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions10comments
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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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
4 Tips For Getting The Most Information From Your Doctors...Members of this community have spoken, and many of you have expressed concerns over some doctors doing a poor job of explaining...reactions2comments
Does This Mean Something?...I am an 80-year-old guy who just wants to live his life without complaint. I love life and people. I ride a...reactionscomments
A Stressful Living Situation...I had my second heart failure about ten days ago. The doctors want me to rest, stay calm, and minimize anxiety and...reactionscomments
I Wanna Meet My Donor...When I was first transplanted and lost my son I always said, "If someone had an organ of his, I would love...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: "OH $.H.!.T. " - Shocks. Hurt. Induce. Trauma...Have you ever had an uncontrolled verbal reaction? Well, after experiencing some powerful shocks from my implantable defibrillator I would. Recently I...reactions1comment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...As a person with heart failure, I think anxiety can be, and often is, something that impacts both the patient, their family...reactionscomments
Heart Disease and Family...I found out I had heart disease at the age of 12 years old. It changed everything for me quickly. The greatest...reactions1comment
The Woman That Was Transplanted and Pregnant (Part 1)...Have you ever been told you could not do something that you wanted to do so bad and believed you could in...reactionscomments
Meet Your Moderators: Clair Gardiner...Welcome to the Heart-Failure.net Meet Your Moderators series! These articles are intended to help our community members better know the people who...reactions1comment
What Is a Stroke? ...Some people in this community have experienced strokes. Others may be getting treatment to prevent them from occurring. So what are strokes?...reactionscomments
Health DESPAIR-ities: Black People Are Dying!...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Issues surrounding the disparities faced...reactions3comments
Living Your Life, On Purpose ...Have you ever asked yourself, “What’s my purpose?” In the early 2000’s, there was a popular book called “The Purpose Driven Life." It’s...reactions1comment