Recently diagnosed with CHF...I just found out on June 5th, 2020 at an ER that I have CHF, I had edema and water in my...reactionscomments
"The Poor Little Sick Kid"...The recent check-up with my cardiologist was upsetting: the mitral valve he’s been watching for years is now “severe mitral regurgitation” and...reactions2comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
Stent in Artery to Help Ejection Fraction...Hi, I am in heart failure 20% ejection fraction. They think the virus attacked my heart. It has been 6 months they...reactions2comments
Ejection Fraction Increase From 23 to 40...My heart failure crept up on me really fast! I got pneumonia and got out of breath really easy and they diagnosed...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials: Is There One that is Right for Me?...Clinical research is medical research that involves people.Clinical trials study new treatments for different medical, surgical, or behavioral treatments for different diseases...reactionscomments
Living with Heart Failure and Stents...I had a double bypass back in 1995 due to a 96% blockage. I had the Widowmaker, but they caught it in...reactionscomments
Managing Comorbidities...Comorbidities add a whole new layer of complications when it comes to managing heart failure. Not only do you have to manage...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. We asked three of our advocates...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
A Dose of Laughter...Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Lexicon, Part 2...Editor’s note: This is the second article in a 2-part series. The first is “Heart Failure Lexicon, Part 1.”Medical terms can be...reactionscomments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
2 years of suffering...I was diagnosed 5 days ago with a bent artery in my neck. Previously to my diagnosis I’ve been suffering with severe...reactions1comment
What heart failure does NOT mean...I see and hear many people say their life is almost over when they get the diagnosis of "heart failure". Folks, it...reactions3comments
Family History of Brugada Syndrome – My Story, Part 3...Editor’s note: This is the third article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
