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
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...reactions5repliesMental Health Symptoms
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
