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...Members of this community have spoken, and many of you have expressed concerns over some doctors doing a poor job of explaining. This often leads to misunderstanding, confusion, and even...

...When I was first transplanted and lost my son I always said, "If someone had an organ of his, I would love to meet that person." I still stand on...

...Three of the major heart health organizations have released new guidelines for managing heart failure (HF). The guidelines come from the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart...

...Managing chronic health conditions often means making changes that seem restrictive. Some changes don’t seem as bad because it requires modifying a behavior, not stopping it completely. For instance, heart...

...Most people do not believe me when I tell them that I have a heart transplant. I am a 34-year-old working healthcare professional. I spend my weekends enjoying my time...

...Have you ever had an uncontrolled verbal reaction?  Well, after experiencing some powerful shocks from my implantable defibrillator I would. Recently I have taken up some new advocacy efforts. One...

...As a person with heart failure, I think anxiety can be, and often is, something that impacts both the patient, their family, and any caregivers. As a younger patient, I...

...Some people like this, others prefer that. Let us know where you stand by answering the questions below! Exercise is an essential component of most heart failure treatment plans, as...

...Have you ever been told you could not do something that you wanted to do so bad and believed you could in spite of the odds? Well, that was my...