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
What Is Hypertension?...Hypertension seems to be common in our community. Of those who participated in our Heart Failure in America survey, 51% said they...reactionscomments
Conversations With a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive Care...Rev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
Special Populations Affected by Heart Failure...Anyone can develop heart failure (HF), whether you are young or old, male or female, or have a family history of heart...
Describing the Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of heart-failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Ways to Get Your Medicine with Mail Delays...Access to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious...reactions1comment
Myths & Misconceptions About Heart Failure...A heart failure (HF) diagnosis can be frightening. There are common myths and misconceptions about the risk factors for HF. Understanding the...
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of heart-failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
6 More Tips for Living With Heart Failure...In my previous article I explored some common helpful tips for living with heart failure and I wanted to continue with some...reactionscomments
Transitioning (Part 1)...When you are growing up with an illness there are many parts of a “normal childhood” you have to grieve. When it...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Heart failure the last 8 months...I have had a heart attack, stent in widowmaker, angina, surgery with pacemaker/defibrillator. All in 8 months. I take lots of medicine...reactions2comments
Low Energy Despite Not Being in AFib...I had 2 stents put in for a blockage in my “widowmaker”, sometime after that my heart went into AFib, which I...reactions2comments
How is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?...Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent...reactionscomments
Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery...I had aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery 9 yrs ago due to aortic stenosis that I was unaware of. It was caught...reactionscomments
