Sotagliflozin and Hospitalizations in People With Heart Failure...There are many drugs used to treat heart failure, and even more are being researched. Recently, a drug called sotagliflozin has shown potential for treating heart failure after hospitalization. Sotagliflozin...reactionscomments
My First Heart Attack...Sex nearly killed me. You read that right. This all started on a January night after a night out with my family. My now wife and I had just finished...reactions1comment
Winter Tips and Tricks for Living With Heart Failure...We are knocking on the door to winter. The trees are bare, temperatures are dropping and for many of us snow is on the way if it hasn’t already made...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: 392 Beats Per Minute Survivor (Part 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! I survived a heart rate of 392 bpm. The fact I...reactions1comment
Depression and Heart Failure...People tend to think about physical wellbeing after experiencing a heart attack or cardiac surgery. However, depression is a critical symptom. There is a heightened risk of anxiety and depression...reactions2comments
Waiting on My Cardiologist...I’m 82 and recently diagnosed with afib, enlarged heart and 3 calcified valves. All this in the hospital for extreme dehydration. I will see a cardiologist on Monday and I...reactions1comment
Community Shares: The Hardest Thing About Living With Heart Failure...Learning to live with heart failure takes some getting used to. Although heart failure affects people differently, many of the most challenging symptoms are the same. To find out which...reactions10comments
Latoya Johnson Keelen, PhD...Latoya was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. Meet Dr. Latoya Johnson Keelen. Dr. Johnson Keelen is a proud wife and mother of four children (a toddler, a tween, and...
New York Heart Association Classification: What Does it Mean For You?...If you’ve been diagnosed with heart failure, chances are you have heard about the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification. This is a tool used by doctors to assign a...reactionscomments
Daily Weights Explained...Once diagnosed, your doctor may suggest or flat out tell you to weigh yourself daily. A lot of questions can go unanswered, especially if you think of them after you...reactions2comments
Scared...Hello. I am new here. I am just 48 and was recently told I have mild regurgitation in my pulmonic valve, tricuspid valve, and mitral valve. I have never had...reactions1comment
Community Shares: Tips for Surviving the Holidays While Living With Heart Failure...The holidays can be a challenging time for many people. When facing the coming season while living with heart failure, it may be tempting to focus on what you might...reactionscomments
Why Are My Fingers So Cold?!...I am on a ton of medications - medications to keep my heart beating slower and more effectively. Medications to keep my blood from clotting and to dilate my blood vessels. Medications...reactionscomments
When Should You Go to the ER?...The question that always plagues any survivor of a traumatic medical event or someone living with a chronic illness – when should I go to the ER? Afraid to be...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The First Emotion After Your Heart Failure Diagnosis...There is no wrong way to feel after getting the news of a heart failure diagnosis. Many members of the heart failure community had different emotional reactions after first finding...reactions4comments
Where to Get Care for Your Heart Failure?...I recently learned that the vast majority of heart failure patients are managed by their Primary Care Physician (PCP) as opposed to a Cardiologist or Advanced Heart Failure Doctor. Even...reactionscomments
What Are Safe Oxygen Levels?...Some people in this community require oxygen therapy. Another term for this is supplemental oxygen therapy. Others in this community wonder if they would benefit from oxygen therapy. So, how...reactions5comments
Community Shares: The First Person You Told After Your Heart Failure Diagnosis...Everyone reacts differently to the news of a heart failure diagnosis. Whether the news came as a complete shock or as an expected relief, most people immediately want to turn...reactionscomments
Tannie Coward...Tannie was previously an advocate on Heart-Failure.net. Tannie Barnes Coward Retired after 33 years of serving the Criminal Justice community in both Harris and Dallas County. Most recently, Tannie also...
Heart Failure Self-Care (Part 1)...We have all heard of the importance of self-care. For people with Heart Failure (HF), self-care is crucial in order to manage the condition. The consequences of neglecting self-care can...reactionscomments