Community Views: Advice I Would Give Myself...You have probably heard the song lyrics, “I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger.” Many who live with a chronic health disease wish to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Community Views: Your Biggest Fears with Heart Failure...There is no doubt that living with heart failure takes courage. This diagnosis comes with a great deal of uncertainty, which can lead to a variety of fears and stresses...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Holiday Heart...Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I must say what an experience! It was so filled with laughter, love and great food. Personally, I was looking forward to feeling all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Resources...It is back in 2007 quadruple bypass, and then 2009 defibrillator. The local hospital that did the surgery was graceful enough to provide me with several pamphlets of resources for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I was feeling great, until......I thought I was healthy, maintaining an active lifestyle and exercising at least three times a week. I took a short train ride for a medical appointment. The minute I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Fitness Junkie...Ran my first half marathon at the age of 48, worked out 5 times a week working a different body part each day, also had a personal trainer push me...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Causes Shortness Of Breath With Exertion?...Heart failure is a disease that may cause you to feel short of breath. The most common time when you may feel short of breath due to heart failure is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Quadruple Bypass...Taking the time to say, "Thanks" to this website as well to all the "Cardiac" stories - it's good to know I am not the only one. Living with the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Challenge...It's all about one's attitude, and yes! it can be done. Walkthrough the doors of any gym and challenge yourself. One step at a time. Always check with your cardiologist...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Problems, Tachycardia, Blood Pressure and Bradycardia ...Hello my name is Adam and am 28 years old and I’ve been suffering with Heart and Blood Pressure problems for a while now. My first problem started when I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Single, But Safely Surrounded...The good news (within the bad news) is that when I was diagnosed with heart disease in 1999 and received a triple bypass, I was married. My spouse was able...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Trust… Connecting the Dots...Shortly before my recent annual visit with my cardiologist, I received some information that sent me into an emotional tail spin: fear, anxiety, insomnia, a lack of overall wellbeing. It...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Community Views: What to Avoid in a Cardiologist...For every great cardiologist, there is at least one that is not so great. When searching for a cardiologist, it is equally important to know which qualities to look for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Need A Pulse Oximeter?...Most of us are familiar with the four vital signs: respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature. Of course, most of us are also familiar with what is now...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Navigating the Healthcare System...Living with heart failure means frequently accessing the healthcare system. Unfortunately, the system often does not feel user-friendly. We wanted to know how you would summarize your experience, so we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Body/Self Care...My path to congestive heart failure was not a gradual one. I had a massive SCAD induced heart attack that damaged my heart. In addition to that, I have many...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathty?...Is there anyone on here with this? I am not sure if I have it or not. A recent echocardiogram test I took showed a 77% Ejection Fraction. Normal EF...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Community Views: Why You Come to Heart-Failure.net...Living in the digital age, many resources exist at the end of a search for support with a chronic illness. We wondered what makes this community stand out for you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shawn Connors...Shawn was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. Shawn Connors is a computer nerd, single father, Christian , LVAD enabled, podcaster, podcast producer, content creator, sneakerhead and foodie! Shawn is...
Talking About Coronary Artery Disease...Many people with heart failure also have coronary artery disease (CAD). So I thought it would be neat to investigate CAD. What is it? What causes it? How is it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
