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...reactionscomments
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...reactionsreplies
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What Does Anger Look Like?...Anyone who has been diagnosed with heart failure has had anger at some point. Anger at these symptoms, which carry a high degree of burden. Anger at the fatigue, anger...reactions1comment
Is it normal for heart failure to stabilise for a while before it gets worse...For example you may have 3 months where it is really playing up with fluid overload and you need to use the glycerol trinitrate spray often. But then for 6...reactions2repliesEjection FractionSymptomsSide Effects
Help Needed...Hi everyone, I hope you're all well. I'm terribly sorry to post this here if it isn't the right place to post it. I'm looking for help and I'm not...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionNewly DiagnosedResearch & Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials for HF...Is anyone doing Clinical Trials for HF & related Heart Diseases? I’m hopefully getting into Cedar Sinai (Beverly Hills) for the CardioTTRAndom for Wild Type TTR Amyloidosis!...reactions3repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Community Views: The Career Impact of Heart Failure...Our careers are part of what defines us as individuals. When meeting someone new, one of the ways we identify ourselves is through our jobs. Chronic illness can derail careers...reactions2comments
Let’s Discuss Lung Sounds...Our lungs produce various sounds. What sounds they make depends on what is going on inside your lungs. So, I figured it's time to have a discussion about lung sounds...reactionscomments
Climbing Mountains (Part 2)...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read Part 1. After coffee and breakfast the next morning, we set out over Burro Pass for the...reactionscomments
Here's How Your Heart Develops...Your heart starts to develop shortly after birth. Just three weeks after fertilization, it is fully formed, and within 21-22 days after fertilization, your heart starts beating. This makes your...reactionscomments
