Dating While Sober...Many of us in the heart failure community cannot, or choose not, to drink. While some say that drinking in moderation is...reactions1comment
Health Care Team Collaboration...Just as it is important for patients to collaborate with their healthcare team, it is also beneficial for caregivers to be involved...
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Different Types of Heart Failure...The term heart failure is an umbrella term as there are a few different types of heart failure. While they often are...reactionscomments
What Are Common Risk Factors of Heart Failure?...Heart failure is the most common cause of hospital admission for older adults and the incidence and prevalence of heart failure increase...
Trauma and PTSD - Am I Going Crazy?...You might have seen a previous article I wrote about depression. However, depression’s cousin when it comes to serious medical illness is...reactionscomments
Happy Birthday, Let's spend the evening before in the ER!...My story begins around Halloween two years ago. My name is Lynne or Linnie as I like to be called, I am...reactionscomments
Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis Story...My story begins with me getting my right foot fused to correct a flat foot defect. At the one-week pre-op appointment, they...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: 392 Beats Per Minute Survivor (Part 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! I survived a...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions2comments
Waiting on My Cardiologist...I’m 82 and recently diagnosed with afib, enlarged heart and 3 calcified valves. All this in the hospital for extreme dehydration. I...reactions1comment
Community Shares: Tips for Surviving the Holidays While Living With Heart Failure...The holidays can be a challenging time for many people. When facing the coming season while living with heart failure, it may...reactionscomments
Scared...Hello. I am new here. I am just 48 and was recently told I have mild regurgitation in my pulmonic valve, tricuspid...reactions1comment
Medication Tips...Karen, a caregiver of 25 years, offers three helpful tips to stay on track with your medications....reactionscomments
Care for the Caregivers...One of the best volunteer programs I’ve seen and experienced myself was at Columbia Children’s Hospital. The caregivers were invited once a...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The First Person You Told After Your Heart Failure Diagnosis...Everyone reacts differently to the news of a heart failure diagnosis. Whether the news came as a complete shock or as an...reactionscomments
Awaiting A Heart Transplant...Hi, feeling so alone while waiting for my new heart. Want to share others' experiences. Has anyone had a heart transplant?...reactions4comments
AFib, High Blood Pressure, and Asthma Catching up With Me...I am in a constant state of aFib have high blood pressure (controlled by meds) and asthma. Have not let it slow...reactions3comments
Which Flu Vaccine Should You Get This Year?...The crisp cool air and golden, red leaves marks the start of the influenza season for those of us in the northern...reactionscomments
Heart story...Aortic valve replaced 4 years ago. Successful but have had problems managing. Cause was endocarditis. A-fib has been an issue. In need...reactionscomments
