Don't Just Sit There! Bust a Move!...As a patient with a chronic health condition, it can be a challenge to find ways to stay active without feeling like you are jeopardizing your own health. This can...reactions4comments
Community Shares: The Unexpected Ways Heart Failure Changes Your Life...Learning to live with heart failure comes with a handful of surprises. Some of these surprises are challenging, while some of them can be rewarding. To find out more about...reactionscomments
Mindfulness (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to also read part 2! Today, I want to talk about mindfulness. I previously wrote a few pieces...reactions3comments
Heart Failure and Stroke...Last month, I learned the hard way that heart failure can increase your risk of stroke. Near the end of last month, I had a stroke and was lucky enough...reactionscomments
Heart Failure and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactionscomments
Community Shares: How Heart Failure Affects Abilities...There is no question that for most people, heart failure changes what everyday living looks like. However, how life changes can be different for everyone. To find out more about...reactions1comment
Heart with one lung...What happens to the heart 50 years after the entire left lung was removed? I am now 68....reactions2replies
Finding Your Routine...When it comes to managing chronic conditions, having a routine is essential. For many of us, dealing with the daily struggles and challenges of having heart failure can become frequently...reactions4comments
Acquired Long QTC Syndrome...Long QTC syndrome is common in the heart failure community. It is a heart rhythm condition that can be either congenital (a condition present at birth) or acquired (condition occurs...reactionscomments
Caregiver Fatigue...I was diagnosed with heart failure at 35. As someone who was previously very active and definitely independent, the fatigue, lightheadedness, and other (high burden) symptoms of heart failure have...reactions2comments
Health DESPAIR-ities: Black Mothers Are Dying!...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read part 1! Black mothers – often considered the “backbone” in Black communities – are perceived as strong...reactionscomments
PFT With Full Bronch...A pulmonary function test (PFT) for a heart patient is a little like your regular stress test but with another element added. It was not until I got transferred to...reactions5comments
Pre diagnosis ...Hi, I am new here and am having heart failure investigated as a possible diagnosis by my doctor. This journey has been going on over a year due to the...reactions10repliesDiagnosis
Help: My Father's Ejection Fraction ...Hello All, My dad recently had some tests run, a stress test and an echo. He had a heart attack back in 1997 at the age of 48, triple bypass...reactions2repliesEjection FractionDiagnosisTips & Advice
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator Recall...After many months of investigation, Philips has announced a recall notification for many of its devices. The medical device company analyzed risks related to several products, including: In the United...reactionscomments
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
