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
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
