Breathing problem...Will we always have shortness of breath at times? And does anyone use oxygen it's a nebulizer? I use inhaler and nebulizer treatment when needed....reactions4replies
Community Views: What Makes a Great Cardiologist...A great cardiologist is more than just the doctor who is the most knowledgeable or the one who has the office that is most convenient to get to. Rather, a...reactions2comments
Multiple Issues, Not Just HF...I would like to know how one copes with multiple diseases including HF (20% EF). Mentally, it is a challenge for me to stay positive. I have Chronic Pancreatitis, Chronic...reactions14repliesEjection FractionCopingDepression
Should I be concerned...Hi. I am hoping to see the opinions of others. I am 42 years old. Earlier this year I weighed 434 pounds, and I am down to 384 pounds. So...reactions5repliesSymptomsMental Health
Intimacy and Heart Failure: The Relationship Conundrum...Intimacy is about creating a genuine connection. It can be intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Managing intimate relationships is a common problem for heart failure patients. This is especially true...reactions1comment
Lack of money...How does one manage high blood pressure if they can afford a doctor? Are there resources out there?...reactions1replyCost
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 heart transplant, I never saw a situation like...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) is protected if they need to take time...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 condition also have depression. People living with depression...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 soldier returning from war or a victim of...reactions5comments
Exercise...Heart failure came into my life at the age of 80. Now at 83, I follow all the rules to stay healthy. I was a runner for 25 years and...reactions5comments
Let’s Discuss Congenital Heart Disease...About 8 of every 1,000 infants are born with congenital heart disease (CHD) and some of these kids will develop chronic heart failure. So, what is CHD? What are the...reactions5comments
Outsourcing Services - Yay or Nay?...As a child, my parents ingrained in me that most things that a service can provide, I should be able to learn and do myself. The goal was always to...reactions1comment
Heart muscle damage after heart attack ...Hi I'm new to the forum. I had a heart attack in July, which turned my world upside down for a while. Today I found out I have heart muscle...reactions1replyAwareness
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 anyone with heart failure because it causes the...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 slow, or erratic. When the heart’s electrical pattern...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 retention. The most common diuretic used is furosemide...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 attack and sudden heart failure diagnosis at 35...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 heart disease?” This inspired me to do some...reactions2comments
