Living and Learning in 2021 as a Caregiver...As I look back over the 26 years I have cared for my child, first in heart failure and then through her...reactions2comments
Disability: What You Need to Know...If someone receives group health insurance through an employer, FMLA is the framework in which an employee's job (and their health insurance)...reactionscomments
Treating Heart Failure and Depression...Across the United States, more than 6 million people have heart failure. Around 20 to 40 percent of those impacted by the...reactionscomments
What Is Medical PTSD?...Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a...reactions5comments
Salt During the Holidays...As the holidays are coming upon, it’s a good time to talk about sodium and fluid retention. Salt is a challenge for...reactions5comments
Could Snail Venom Help Save Hearts?...Antiarrhythmics are a class of drugs used to treat irregular firing patterns in the heart. The pattern can be too fast, too...reactions1comment
Spironolactone: a Less-Known Diuretic...Many people with heart failure (HF) have experience with diuretics. Overall, diuretics help reduce some symptoms of heart failure, such as water...reactions4comments
Unexpected Losses...I recently heard the phrase 'unexpected loss'. This resonated with me and is a good way of explaining why a widowmaker heart...reactions7comments
Is Working Too Much Bad for Your Heart? ...I was asked a great question by a community member recently. He said, “Does working too much increase my risk for developing...reactions2comments
Resources for Reduced Cost Healthcare...Prescriptions, scent-free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products - all these items can add up and can make living with or...reactions5comments
Looking for Tips for Shortness of Breath...Massive heart attack 1 1/2 years ago, was very physically active and now with the shortness of breath it’s very frustrating not...reactions7comments
Let’s Discuss Lung Anatomy...Heart failure is primarily a heart disease, yet it can sometimes affect your lungs too. Plus, lung diseases can also affect your...reactions2comments
Family History of Brugada Syndrome: The Beginning of My Story...“Strive to see with the inner eye, the heart. It sees the reality not subject to emotional or personal error; it sees...reactionscomments
How Is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
How Are Sex and Relationships Impacted by Heart Failure?...You may wonder if sex is safe to have if you or your loved one has heart failure (HF). If you have...
Care Managers and Healthcare Advocates...A chronic condition puts an immense burden on both the patient and their family, physically and mentally. There is the actual caregiving...reactionscomments
Types of Health Facilities...The management of a chronic condition can be complex and often confusing. From constant self-observation to consistent practice of management techniques, it’s...reactions1comment
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactions8comments
Causes: Previous Medical Conditions That Contribute to HF...Most people who have heart failure (HF) have a prior medical condition that contributes to the development of HF. There are a...
