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...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...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...reactions20comments
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...
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...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...reactions2comments
Scared...Hello. I am new here. I am just 48 and was recently told I have mild regurgitation in my pulmonic valve, tricuspid...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions7comments
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...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...
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...reactionscomments
Safely Increasing Your Cardiovascular Exercise Tolerance...One of the biggest challenges I have had since my diagnosis is increasing my endurance when performing cardio exercise. It is easy...reactions5comments
Awaiting A Heart Transplant...Hi, feeling so alone while waiting for my new heart. Want to share others' experiences. Has anyone had a heart transplant?...reactions4comments
AFib, High Blood Pressure, and Asthma Catching up With Me...I am in a constant state of aFib have high blood pressure (controlled by meds) and asthma. Have not let it slow...reactions3comments
7 Things to Be Thankful For...Here in our community, we have lots to be thankful for. Here is a list of 7 things to be thankful for...reactionscomments
