Living With Fear as a Heart Failure Patient...I was diagnosed 4 months ago. I have been wearing a life vest for three months. I am so tired all the time. Go for echo on Wednesday. Next step...reactions1comment
Triple Bypass Story...At eighty years old, it's been 42 years since a triple bypass and noticed shortness of breath, and trouble doing exercises. The cardiologist ran tests showing heart failure and emphysema...reactions2comments
Parenting and Brugada Syndrome: Two Mothers' Stories...As both a mom and daughter with Brugada syndrome, I’ve seen firsthand how this disease can affect families spanning generations. My family is lucky - my father, who was the...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Doesn't Mean I'm a Failure...Dealing with heart disease has had its challenges but I have managed to live with it. I always say there is life after heart disease, you just have to find...reactions15comments
What Drugs Should I Avoid After My Heart Failure Diagnosis?...Being diagnosed with heart failure is a stressful experience in and of itself. Often, people go from taking absolutely no medicine to being discharged from the hospital with a long...reactions6comments
Heart-Failure.net Celebrates 1 Year!...Happy 1-year anniversary to our community! Heart-Failure.net launched in January 2020, and it has been an amazing ride. None of this would be possible without each and every one of...reactionscomments
Managing Dietary Restrictions...One of the hardest things about a congestive heart failure (CHF) diagnosis is the dietary restrictions. As life goes on and you are tired, stressed, sick, etc., it’s natural to...reactionscomments
Debt or Death - Why Is This Even a Choice?...Every single day, people in America, and probably some other countries around the world, have to make one of the toughest decisions of their lives that shouldn’t even be a...reactionscomments
My First Year As A Congestive Heart Failure Patient...In support of the February 2021 American Heart Awareness Month❤️, I am going to practice what I preach to others and share a snapshot of my personal thoughts after one...reactions4comments
Nursing Student Research: Daily Management of CHF...When was the first time you heard about heart failure? What information did they give you regarding the illness and how did you feel? How is your relationship with a...reactions3repliesTreatment
Heart Failure and Intimacy ...Intimacy is a crucial component of romantic relationships. It’s also an element of a healthy and good quality of life. Some people with heart failure may feel like they can’t...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Did Your Heart Failure Diagnosis Come as a Surprise?...In the moment of learning that you have heart failure, a range of emotions often follows. For some people, it may include shock and fear. Others might feel relief and...reactions1comment
Finding Your Purpose...The initial diagnosis of heart failure can be a total shock to you. Most of us don’t see it coming, and even if we do, it’s still difficult hearing it...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The First Symptoms of Heart Failure You Remember...Like many conditions, heart failure can present over time. One symptom may show up, then a few more until it is all too much to ignore. When you look back...reactions20comments
To Care With a Loving Heart...Have you heard the saying “Those who give a lot have a big heart”? I imagine that a loving heart is about the size of your fist. Then I think...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 2 - The New Normal...Editor's note: Check out the first article in this series, Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 1 - The Impact. I’m typing this as 2020 is coming to...reactions1comment
Dating While Sober...Many of us in the heart failure community cannot, or choose not, to drink. While some say that drinking in moderation is fine, there are others (like myself) whose blood...reactions1comment
Traveling Safely With Heart Failure...Traveling with heart failure can be a source of unnecessary anxiety if you are unsure about how to travel safely. Of course, like with many things heart failure-related, this is...reactions4comments
Smoking Cessation and Heart Failure...It is no surprise that cigarette smoking is a major preventable cause of death in the world. Smoking leads to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to heart...reactions2comments
Look at the Positive Side of Your Diagnosis...There is a family history of heart disease in my family. My mom and all of her siblings were diagnosed with hypertension. There is also a family history of heart...reactionscomments