FMLA: What You Need to Know...As an HR professional, I find that many people do not understand FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act). FMLA is important for people who are in the workforce and use employer-sponsored...reactionscomments
Looking for advice about dealing with shortness of breath...80 years old physically active all my life Had a massive heart attack 2019. Recently told by my heart doctor that the heart is failing and 1 or 2 years...reactions13comments
Looking for Tips for Shortness of Breath...Massive heart attack 1 1/2 years ago, was very physically active and now with the shortness of breath it’s very frustrating not being able to do much. Is there anything...reactions5comments
Climbing Mountains (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Read Part 2. When you’re walking around with two stents and one heart attack on record, and when you take baby...reactions1comment
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing...reactionscomments
Let’s Discuss Lung Anatomy...Heart failure is primarily a heart disease, yet it can sometimes affect your lungs too. Plus, lung diseases can also affect your heart. So I thought it would be neat...reactions2comments
Echo now TEE?...I had a blood clot in a typical echo and was on blood thinner for months, Ef fraction was 35% but now is normal 55%. They repeated the Echo and...reactions2repliesTreatment
optimum nutrition...For those having a heart failure must watch what they eat and choose foods that are low in salt, such as fresh meats, poultry, fish, dry and fresh legumes, eggs...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionLifestyle Changes
Pericardial Effusion - Cardio Doc Balks and Says It's Normal...On every echo minimal pericardial effusion is noted. I have a history of SVT's, erratic blood pressure and shortness of breath with grade 1 dystolic dysfunction. Went to cardio doc...reactions1reply
Care Managers and Healthcare Advocates...A chronic condition puts an immense burden on both the patient and their family, physically and mentally. There is the actual caregiving in addition to the mental load of monitoring...reactionscomments
Has anyone been diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis? ...Cardiac Amyloidosis is a severe, progressive, and fatal disease caused by accumulation of misfolded proteins (Amyloid) in cardiac tissue. Having this disease recently Dx did not make me feel too...reactions1replyTreatmentSymptomsDiagnosis
Types of Health Facilities...The management of a chronic condition can be complex and often confusing. From constant self-observation to consistent practice of management techniques, it’s not easy. Sometimes, we need some extra help...reactions1comment
What Does a Blood Pressure Reading Mean?...Blood pressure readings are a regular occurrence for heart failure patients, whether it's at the doctor's office, cardiac rehab, or home. But how many of us understand what these numbers...reactions2comments
Let’s Talk Genetics of Heart Failure...There has long been talk of heart disease being hereditary. Since the year 1900, researchers have learned a lot about genetics and now they are attempting to find what exact...reactionscomments
Are There Any Risks to Quitting Smoking?...We all know of the great benefits that come with quitting smoking. From reducing premature death to saving a considerable amount of money, there are clear advantages to quitting smoking...reactionscomments
Playing the weight in game ...I’m on the Transplant list But I’m having a lot of anxiety that I might not be one of the lucky ones...reactions2repliesSurgery
The Strength of Community For Communal Health (Part 2)...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! For her job, my mom kept many records to analyze the public health status...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Quiet Sickness...Overcoming a chronic illness or "sickness" can consist of a number of variables. While many are seen or expected, others are hidden in plain sight as environmental determinants. One such determinant is...reactions1comment
Board Games...As a CHF patient and someone who previously loved outdoor activity, it has been an adjustment to spend more time inside, especially lately during hot and humid summer days. I...reactions4comments
Links Between Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure...About 2-4 percent of adults have sleep apnea and about 1 in 3 people with heart failure also have sleep apnea. So, is there a connection between these two diseases?...reactions2comments
