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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
Heart transplants: Have you had one? Are you waiting for one?...A heart transplant may be necessary for some people living with heart failure, but there are rigorous criteria to be met before...reactions24repliesTips & AdviceSurgeryTreatment
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
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
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
Heart issues....Hi. I am a 74 year old female with aortic stenosis which was diagnose three years ago. I ve recently gone from...reactions4replies
Bipap for sleeping and daily bouts of shortness of breath...My husband has been gaining relief from shortness of breath for a couple months by using a bipap machine. We’re curious if...reactions39repliesMedical DevicesSleepTreatment
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