Common Heart Failure Abbreviations...When it comes to healthcare, a lot of abbreviations are thrown our way! I created this cheat sheet to help you understand some of the common abbreviations associated with heart...reactions3comments
How do you manage pain?...A common complaint for people with heart failure is chronic pain. In fact, one study found that up to 85% of people with HF experience pain. What are some ways...reactions14repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
Age 48 - 7 stents ...Has anyone had several stents at an early age that can share their story? And how quality of life was moving forward? How long to feeling well. Limitations after recovery?...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceLifestyle Changes
Umami - What Is It?...As I have written before, when eating a reduced sodium diet for heart failure it's helpful to think about incorporating others taste's into your foods. Believe it or not, salty...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed With Heart Failure...No matter what age you were diagnosed with heart failure, we all remember receiving the news. We all remember what life was like before the diagnosis. For me, there wasn’t...reactionscomments
palpitations...I underwent bypass surgery 3 years ago, I feel great, strong and also train well. My blood pressure is perfect a little low. But my pulse is twice as high...reactions1replyMedical DevicesSide Effects
Anyone read ekg?...I've been to the Dr a bunch don't worry just wondering what others see....reactions1reply
What is your self-care routine?...What forms of self-care do you participate in? How have they helped you in your heart failure journey?...reactionsrepliesMental Health Coping
Adusting to Life with the LVAD...When I found out that I had advanced heart failure it felt like the ending of my story was near. There were suddenly all these feelings of things I’d never...reactions2comments
Self-Care and Heart Failure...According to www.selfcarefederation.org, “self-care is the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information available to them.” It can range from going for a walk...reactions3comments
Vietnam Follows Me To This Day...I was a gunship helicopter pilot in Vietnam and was exposed many times to Agent Orange. Due to that, I am now 100% combat-related disabled with homebound added. I have...reactions5comments
Feeling Like a Burden with Heart Failure...Feeling like a burden because of heart failure is one of the hardest feelings to overcome. You may feel that everything is your fault and people have to rearrange their...reactions3comments
ef low...I first had low e f about 15 years ago. it was 20/25.Ihad open heart surgery and it came back up 40/45. I had a pacemaker put in 9 years...reactions1reply
Recently diagnosed...Hello everyone. I was diagnosed about 1 month ago, I had a heart attack about 2 months ago. I feel very frightened. My breathing is awful at times....reactions2replies
My Thoughts On Getting a LVAD...I remember when the doctors found out that my heart was in the advanced heart failure stage. My parents and I were shocked because when I was diagnosed with dilated...reactionscomments
Decoding Audible Wheezing: Understanding Its Link to Heart Failure...As a respiratory therapist, I have observed a curious phenomenon: People with heart failure (HF) may have audible wheezing, even when their condition is stable. While this may seem perplexing...reactionscomments
ICD battery ...I have to have the battery replaced in my ICD soon. Has anyone else had to do this? Has anyone been shocked after?...reactions6replies
Getting a Subcutaneous ICD...I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at the end of the summer of 2014. The doctors told me to stop exercising and start a medication regimen. They were hoping that...reactionscomments
FeaturedWhat are you thankful for?...Even amidst the challenges posed by heart failure, there remain compelling reasons to be thankful. What are you thankful for?...reactions48repliesCopingMental Health
Managing the "I Should..." In My Self-Narrative...As a fellow heart failure patient, I understand that there are many limitations that come with this diagnosis no matter what stage of life you are in. The fatigue, low...reactionscomments
