Rheumatic fever and heart damage - help with novel...Hello - I wonder if someone can help. I am a writer and completing another novel. One main character suffered rheumatic fever as a teen in 1940s. First question is:...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
The Gliflozins: A Newer Class of Drugs to Treat Heart Failure...There are many emerging therapies for the treatment of heart failure. One of these newer therapies are the SGLT2 inhibitors, which have traditionally been used to lower blood sugar in...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Does Gratitude Impact the Brain?...Heart failure is really REALLY hard. So, as a disclaimer, I am not writing this in hopes of communicating some idea that we fake gratitude then we can magically somehow...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Desmin Myopathy...I was afraid to talk about it out loud because I didn't want to accept it. Do you ever notice when you find out you're diagnosed with something the symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My heart keeps stopping...10 pm last week when walking in kitchen , felt a really strong thund in middle of my chest, at 11/30pm I had tight heavy feeling in the same area...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Surviving an Accident With Heart Failure (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to read part 2! Months ago, as I headed downstairs to my kitchen, I slipped on the last two...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Temperature makes healthy hearts...Ive been looking into a needle that changes blood temperature and at first doctors denied temperature affects the heart but now im getting replies that for $1-10million they'd make such...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingCost
New Year's Resolution: More Walking Please!...As a congestive heart failure patient, I am aware of the many benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. However I was surprised when I learned about some of the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I come to this heart failure community page because......A couple of months ago we asked our community members on Facebook about why they come to our community page. Everyone joins us for a different reason. Whether you are...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Intimacy and Heart Failure: Let’s Talk About Sex...Whether you know it or not, problems with your heart affect your sex life. Think about it! Every part of your body requires blood flow – even the parts down below...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Community Views: The Biggest Challenges of Living With Heart Failure...While heart failure affects each person differently, there is no doubt that it is a challenging condition for everyone who lives with it. You likely manage your condition with medicines...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does My Migraine Disease Protect My Heart?...When I was first diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome, I have to admit I felt a little scared. I had seen my dad deal with the symptoms and get his ICD...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Life Today...Life is what you make it. Well, at least that's what I was told. I'm not sure I ever understood what that meant for many years. What I do know...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Views: Creatively Explaining Heart Failure...A diagnosis of heart failure can be tough. It may be hard for someone on the outside to truly understand the realities of living with this condition. To help paint...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Clothing Options for CHF...As a female, one of the challenges with my heart failure diagnosis has been how to dress this new body. I have experienced weight gain and swelling in my abdomen...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
New here..anxiety abounds...Over the past holiday i spent 17 days in the hospital with HF, kid ey and liver failure..ef is 25%..3 mo the ago I was fine other than really struggling...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental Health DepressionLifestyle Changes
Smart watches...I been thinking about getting a smart watch since I have multiple issues to help track different things such as BP, heart rate 02levels etc etc any suggestions...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCostAwarenessMedical DevicesTips & AdviceCoping
Early detection of fluids in the lung?...Hi, Regarding early detection of fluids in the lung as early signs of heart failure - I stumbled upon Sensible Medical's ReDS vest system (https://sensible-medical.com that is...). Is there any...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Running For Life...My title is a little deceptive because I no longer run. But I ran for a long time, from high school into my mid-sixties. All three of my sons, now...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Dear Santa! Here's A Heart-Healthy Christmas Wish List...Dear Santa. My kids already made their Christmas lists. I hope you received them well. Consider this post my personal Christmas list. Last year you gave me a nice surround...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
