Medication combination...Diagnosed with Afib l was given beta blockers and blood thinners. Later had cardioversion and was prescribed Amioderone. I am concerned that...reactions1replySide Effects
Tips for Learning to Tolerate BiPAP and CPAP Machines...So, you have qualified for BiPAP or CPAP. Your doctor believes it will help you sleep better at night and feel better...reactions2comments
How Can We Get Others to Take Their Cardiovascular Risks Seriously?...Heart failure is hard. Really REALLY hard. One of the things that helped me get through is the hope that I can...reactionscomments
A Guide to Common Drugs Prescribed After a Heart Attack (Part 1)...The first heart attack can be an extremely overwhelming and frightening experience. It is not uncommon for people to stay admitted in...reactionscomments
How Immunomodulatory Drugs May Prevent, Cure Heart Failure...Your immune system may play a role in heart diseases and researchers have suspected this for many years now. In fact, this...reactions3comments
Surgery with HF...I am contemplating having a cochlear implant but am afraid of having surgery when I have HF. Have others had surgery with...reactions1reply
Is Tylenol Safe for People With HF?...There are several drugs that should not be used in people with heart failure (HF). We went over some of these drugs...reactions1comment
Chest pain ...I am interested in finding out if the community has any in put as to the different types of chect pain ,their...reactions3repliesSymptoms
The Big News...This June I found out I was pregnant. Yes, pregnant! The moment I saw a positive test I was numb. I didn't...reactions4comments
Heart Failure...I have had heart failure for sometime. I have had two stem cell trials tested on me with little to no help...reactions6replies
Heart Failure Awareness Week 2022: Our Stories, Our Voices, Our Community...February is Heart Month and Heart Failure Awareness Week is set for February 14-20. This year we want to honor each and...reactionscomments
Tight chess and SOB...I am 26 yo male 25 stone lost 2 stone in past 2 months I have high blood pressure which on ramiprill...reactions1reply
Eight Facts About Women's Heart Disease...Most months of the year are used as a time of awareness for a certain disease. That said, February is known as...reactions2comments
The Power...On April 26th, 2021 I was in my office when my cell rang. It was my PCP. About 10 days before I...reactions2comments
Community Views: Limitations With Heart Failure...Learning to live with heart failure can be challenging. Even small activities may require much more energy than they once did. Some...reactionscomments
Needing Advice Please...This all started Saturday. I woke up extremely dizzy, this lasted until Monday when I decided to go to urgent care. There...reactions2repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamNewly Diagnosed
Narrow pulse pressure with CHF...Hello everyone, My mother has recently been diagnosed with HFrEF. The primary cause are multiple silent MIs that she was unaware of...reactions4repliesEjection FractionNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Tips for When You Feel Shortness of Breath...I am a respiratory therapist. I am often asked to help people when they are feeling shortness of breath. Heart failure can...reactions61comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Fish Oil: to Supplement or Not?...As a pharmacist, I am often flagged down in the supplement aisle for inquiries about various supplements. It is common for people...reactions2comments