Active todayWhat is your favorite way to get moving? ...Regular exercise is a cornerstone of maintaining a healthy heart, and we want to encourage you to get moving in any way possible! Share your favorite way to get moving...Reactions 0 reactions Comments263 replies
Healthy Lifestyle for Happier Heart Health...Having heart failure in my family has started to make me nervous as I get older. There are changes that I have to make to gain control of my heart... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Trouble sleeping ...I’ve been tossing & turning lately and can’t sleep. I’ve been feeling bad here lately & am worried because we are going on a trip to Mexico soon. Seems like...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessCoping
What I Want People to Learn About Brugada Syndrome...Brugada syndrome is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, genetic heart condition. Despite its rarity, the impact of Brugada syndrome can be devastating for those who are diagnosed with it, and... By Lisa Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Urgent Care or ER?...I was in a urgent care recently and came across a terrific magnet about when to call or see your primary care doctor, when to utilize urgent care, and when... By Morgan Drutchas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips For Managing Showers...Along with this community, I also spend quite a bit of time in our COPD.net community. One of the hot topics there is the difficulty navigating showers – especially when... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FeaturedSilent heart attacks...What are your thoughts after having one? Do you panic when you can't feel your heart beat or when it beats too fast ? I do and I feel like...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 replies
5 Important Items to Have After New Heart Failure Diagnosis...Getting a new diagnosis like heart failure can be totally overwhelming. At the hospital, you will talk to so many different dietitians, nurses, educators, and doctors that your head may... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Have you had surgery for heart failure?...Surgery can improve your heart function and help you live longer. Different procedures treat different heart conditions. Share your experience getting surgery for heart failure. Some common surgeries include heart...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentSurgery
Medical implants ...Since 2018 -DCM-EF 35%-2021 - LBBB - wide QRS - intaventricular dysnchrony- CRT proposed- proceedure failed since the third lead to pace the LV, couldn’t be captured accurately pursuant to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesMedical Devices
Hyperdynamic left ventricle?...Hi, I’m an otherwise healthy 37yo female who had an echo due to occasional PAC’s. It was structurally normal but showed an ejection fraction of 79% and was labeled hyperdynamic...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Heart Donor...As a heart transplant recipient, I know that every day I am alive is a gift. When I got the call that a heart was available I was in disbelief... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab - What Is It?...If you are someone who has completed Phase 1 and 2 cardiac rehab, or was referred by a physician, Phase 3 cardiac rehab is something that heart failure patients may... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A New Plan for 2024...Sitting quietly in my cozy little home, I am astonished that the year is once again on its end. It would seem like it happened in the blink of an eye... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Q10 supplement...Hi friends, I have heart failure. My heart rate is 35. Is it a vitamin supplement to improve my life?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
Happy Heart Over the Holidays...It is time for 6 weeks of holiday for me, summer holiday to be exact, living in the southern hemisphere it makes for our summer holidays. This means loved ones... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Undiagnosed Heart Condition...Hi all, I have been suffering with a heart issue since the beginning of April 2023. I had been having a few palpitations leading up to a stag do in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Not Where You Want To Be In Life?...We all remember the day we got diagnosed with heart failure. That numb heartbreaking feeling when those words slipped from the lips of our doctors. From the day I got... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday Survival Guide...Hi, fellow heart failure patients! As the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to address the issue of stress. In my opinion, during this stressful time, it can be... By Morgan Drutchas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's on your heart-healthy holiday wish list?...As the festive season approaches, let's share our heart-healthy holiday wishes! What's on your wishlist for a healthier, happier new year? Reply below and spread the holiday cheer! ❤️🎄...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & Advice