New here..anxiety abounds...Over the past holiday i spent 17 days in the hospital with HF, kid ey and liver failure..ef is 25%..3 mo the ago I was fine other than really struggling...reactions1replyDepressionLifestyle ChangesMental Health
Smart watches...I been thinking about getting a smart watch since I have multiple issues to help track different things such as BP, heart rate 02levels etc etc any suggestions...reactions4repliesAwarenessCostCopingMedical DevicesTips & Advice
Early detection of fluids in the lung?...Hi, Regarding early detection of fluids in the lung as early signs of heart failure - I stumbled upon Sensible Medical's ReDS vest system (https://sensible-medical.com that is...). Is there any...reactions3replies
Running For Life...My title is a little deceptive because I no longer run. But I ran for a long time, from high school into my mid-sixties. All three of my sons, now...reactions6comments
Dear Santa! Here's A Heart-Healthy Christmas Wish List...Dear Santa. My kids already made their Christmas lists. I hope you received them well. Consider this post my personal Christmas list. Last year you gave me a nice surround...reactions10comments
Community Views: Advice I Would Give Myself...You have probably heard the song lyrics, “I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger.” Many who live with a chronic health disease wish to...reactions1comment
Community Views: Your Biggest Fears with Heart Failure...There is no doubt that living with heart failure takes courage. This diagnosis comes with a great deal of uncertainty, which can lead to a variety of fears and stresses...reactionscomments
Holiday Heart...Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I must say what an experience! It was so filled with laughter, love and great food. Personally, I was looking forward to feeling all...reactionscomments
Finding Resources...It is back in 2007 quadruple bypass, and then 2009 defibrillator. The local hospital that did the surgery was graceful enough to provide me with several pamphlets of resources for...reactions4comments
I was feeling great, until......I thought I was healthy, maintaining an active lifestyle and exercising at least three times a week. I took a short train ride for a medical appointment. The minute I...reactions7comments
Fitness Junkie...Ran my first half marathon at the age of 48, worked out 5 times a week working a different body part each day, also had a personal trainer push me...reactions9comments
What Causes Shortness Of Breath With Exertion?...Heart failure is a disease that may cause you to feel short of breath. The most common time when you may feel short of breath due to heart failure is...reactionscomments
Quadruple Bypass...Taking the time to say, "Thanks" to this website as well to all the "Cardiac" stories - it's good to know I am not the only one. Living with the...reactions2comments
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
