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
Take the Connected Health Survey!...The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
Diastolic HF with low oxygen saturation...After 3 months of cardiac tests, I was told I have HF. Already on the BP med often prescribed, I was told...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America Survey...When faced with a chronic health condition like heart failure, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions1comment
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?...Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Being a Patient Is a Process (Part 1)...Editor's note: Check out Part 2 and Part 3 of this series. It seems I'm always learning on this journey. So much so...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Becoming More Real...Had a mild heart attack 19 yrs ago, but in 2016 I was told I have diastolic heart failure. But lately, within...reactions4comments
Advocating For Yourself...So I was working a 9-5, I thought I was exposed to strep throat so I went to the ER, they said...reactionscomments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy Started at 36 Years Old...The first pacemaker was at age 36. I have a left bundle branch block (for a reason, we don’t know) a-fib also...reactionscomments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It....During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Lifestyle Changes (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 can be found here. We asked three of our advocates...reactionscomments
Insurance Status Among Those With Heart Failure...In recent years, health insurance and the cost of healthcare have become issues of regular debate. Our 2020 Heart Failure In America...reactions2comments
Is AFib Genetic?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
