Newbie Concerns...I live in China, maybe I'll go back to the USA soon if I feel that I'm not getting good treatment. I had high BP and a rapid pulse. One...reactions1replyEjection FractionNewly Diagnosed
Self-Care 101: I Don’t Have Time!!!...My biggest fear following my heart failure diagnosis was running out of time. Time is something that cannot get back, and I hadn’t lived my life to the fullest. My...reactions9comments
Blessed After Surviving a Heart Attack...April 14, 2021, I had a massive heart attack. My daughter found me I had collapsed on the floor and she couldn't get me up, she ran across the street...reactions2comments
Diagnosed With CHF in April 2021...I had an MI 2 in April which is basically my heart not getting enough blood pumping but no blockages (I have 2 stents). When I went to the doctor...reactionscomments
Rapid heart rate...I have been experiencing rapid heart rate and have no idea why. MY normal rate is 60-65 now it's 75-85 with spikes to 120 resting rate. I get tired and...reactionscomments
The Grieving Process...I have become much better acquainted with the grieving process since being diagnosed with heart failure. The symptoms of heart failure carry a very high burden for yourself and your...reactions23comments
Nobody’s Listening to Me. Nobody’s Listening!...People enjoy music because of how it makes them feel. Maybe it reminds them of a situation/event, brings about a sense of nostalgia, or just captures a raw emotion to...reactionscomments
Chronic Illness, Relationships, and Friendships...Chronic illnesses can affect relationships and friendships significantly. As a result, many patients with one form of chronic disease, or another, encounter social problems regularly. The demands imposed on friends...reactions3comments
What Is Bradycardia?...Bradycardia is a type of heart rhythm. It means that your heart is beating slower than normal. So what does this really mean? What causes it? How might this contribute...reactionscomments
Medication Side Effects...What is one side effect from your heart failure medication that you hate having but wouldn't give it up if it guaranteed living longer?...reactions29repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Live in the NOW..."Live in the now" seems like a faraway notion once you've received a life-changing medical diagnosis. This is especially true when it is a condition that forces you to face...reactions5comments
LVAD: Reasons for Use and Eligibility...One thing you have heard people talk about is an LVAD or left ventricular assist device. It is exactly what it sounds like as it assists the left ventricle in...reactionscomments
Constipation...This is not the 'sexiest' of all topics; however, I have personally experienced that constipation can adversely impact your quality of life. So what can cause constipation and why do...reactions2comments
Seeing the right specialist...Many people think that one cardiologist is the same as another, especially when being diagnosed for the first time. For example, not all cardiologists specialize in advance heart failure. If...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTreatment
The Power of Support...When I think about support, I picture someone's arms under another person holding them up. I looked up the definition and it reads: bear all or part of the weight...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
PCSK9 Inhibitors: The New Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs...If you have elevated cholesterol, you may have heard of the new drugs classified as PCSK9 inhibitors. Drugs within this class include alirocumab (Praluent) and evolocumab (Repatha). Most people with...reactionscomments
Longer Work Hours May Increase Risk of a Second Heart Attack...An April 2021 study has found that longer work hours increase a person’s risk of having a second heart attack. The study was published in the Journal of the American...reactions1comment
Mind Over Matter...An unexpected medical emergency can land you in the back of an ambulance, emergency room, or once again in a hospital. Sometimes it’s no big deal, while other times it...reactions1comment
What is one thing you can no longer do because of heart failure?...Heart Failure impacts our lives in many ways. What's something that you can no longer do because of it?...reactions8repliesCopingLifestyle Changes
