What Does Medicare Cover?...Medicare is the federal health insurance program designed for people in the US who are age 65 or older. It is available...
What Is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)?...A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the...reactionscomments
Heart Failure in Women...Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the US. More women than men die of heart disease each...reactions4comments
Comorbidities: Depression and Anxiety...Comorbidities, the presence of multiple medical conditions in one person, make managing these conditions difficult. The goal is to manage symptoms and...
Comorbidity: COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure (HF) are two different medical conditions with similar symptoms. Considered comorbidities, they can be...
Diagnosis Heart Failure: Tests...A heart failure (HF) diagnosis involves a physical exam, a description of symptoms, and for some people, other types of tests. In...
What Does a Blood Pressure Reading Mean?...Blood pressure readings are a regular occurrence for heart failure patients, whether it's at the doctor's office, cardiac rehab, or home. But...reactions2comments
The Strength of Community for a Communal Health (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! We face many problems globally, as...reactions2comments
The Strength of Community For Communal Health (Part 2)...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! For her job, my mom kept...reactionscomments
Navigating a Heart Failure Diagnosis: 2021 In America Survey...Receiving a heart failure diagnosis is almost always a life-changing experience. Some people get the news after a major cardiac event, while...reactions2comments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Quiet Sickness...Overcoming a chronic illness or "sickness" can consist of a number of variables. While many are seen or expected, others are hidden in...reactions1comment
Health Disparities in Heart Failure...Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States (US). Heart failure (HF) is a type of heart...reactionscomments
Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Heart Failure?...Plant-based diets have increased in popularity over the past few years. It's hard to miss all the plant-based options when shopping: there...reactions2comments
Life at First Glance...August 20, 2015: the day that changed my life forever. I remember waking up feeling hopeful but prepared for the unknown because...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Riding the Wave (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! My life constantly feels like a...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine Development...Many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are...reactionscomments
Relationships Between Patients and Doctors: a Pharmacist's Perspective (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Keep an eye out for part 2! As a pharmacist, I often hear...reactionscomments
Should I Be Scared of a Cath?...I see many posts about people fearing a heart catheterization, so as someone who has had several, I want to help put...reactions6comments
Sleep Breathing Conditions and Heart Failure...Poor sleep quality can have significant impacts on our mental and physical health. People with heart failure (HF) commonly suffer from poor...reactionscomments
