Community Shares: The Surprising Ways Heart Failure Can Affect Daily Life...Most people living with heart failure are aware of the biggest ways that the diagnosis affects the body. However, they may not...reactionscomments
Recovery...I remember waking up from my heart transplant strapped to the bed, confused and lost, trying to utter words and realizing there...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Heart Failure in the Ancient World...Heart failure has a fascinating history. Well, at least it’s fascinating to a history buff/nerd like me. I would think that heart...reactionscomments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions1comment
Dream Big...Julia encourages people with heart failure to dream big. She also recommends making a plan for medication if you will be traveling...reactionscomments
Heart Failure, Learning a New Language...In 10th grade biology, my teacher, Ms. L, made us read Latin and Greek word roots and their meaning every day to...reactionscomments
I'm Dreading Mother's Day This Year...Does anyone else feel this way? With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I cannot help but reflect on the past year. The worry...reactionscomments
Heart of a Giant Support System, Part 2: In Sickness and in Health...Editor's note: Part 1 of this series, Even a Giant Needs Shoulders to Stand On, can be found here. I am very...reactions2comments
Heart Transplant Qualifications...Receiving a heart transplant is both a happy and sad occasion. On one hand, the recipient was given a new lease on...reactions2comments
How Nicotine Affects Your Heart...Yes, yes we all know by now - smoking is not good for you. It’s sure a change in perspective from the...reactionscomments
Community Shares: How Old Were You When You Were Diagnosed With Heart Failure?...A heart failure diagnosis can affect anyone. It may happen at any age, regardless of race, class, physical ability, or family history...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Invisible Disability Chronicle #1,000,001...For starters, being approached, harassed, and discriminated against by a complete stranger while having an invisible disability is intimidating. This type of...reactions1comment
Sexual Orientation and Access to Heart Healthcare...Disparities in health care access have prevailed in the health system for centuries. While these disparities are recognized today, many reports continue...reactions1comment
Non-Invasive Route for CHF Management...My heart journey started with a damaging, silent heart attack at age 38. The damage destroyed 25% of my left ventricle, putting...reactionscomments
6 Interesting Facts About Your Heart You May Not Know...Earlier I wrote a post describing the basic anatomy of the heart. In this post, I’d like to talk about some other...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The First Thought After Your Heart Failure Diagnosis...Nearly everyone remembers the first thought that popped into their head when their doctor first told them about their heart failure diagnosis...reactionscomments
Surviving a Stress Test...I was prescribed a stress test a few months back by my cardiologist. At my last appointment, I complained about some chest pain...reactionscomments
The Link Between Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Failure...Erectile dysfunction (ED) is not an easy topic of discussion for those who experience it. Some people choose to suffer silently rather...reactions1comment
Energy Saving Tips...One of the most common symptoms of heart failure is fatigue. Let me know if the tips I share here help you!...reactions3comments
