Pretty Lady Chronicles: I Have Pregnancy Induced Heart Failure (Part 1)...I was 28 years old, a single mother, and ready to dive into the unknown. I’m still in my prime, or so I thought. I was excited about the opportunities and adventures...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who’ve experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips For Managing Heart Failure...Heart failure (HF) is a chronic health issue. There are many symptoms of heart failure. These symptoms can include shortness of breath, extreme tiredness, coughing, and swelling in the legs...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 to find out which virtual services are right...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My story...Doing this kind of communications is new to me, so please bear with me. I had always thought I was pretty healthy, until January 2020. I had three incidents of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is it a Seizure or Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?...It is a sound and a vision I hope to never hear or see again. My daughter was 14 when she suffered multiple cardiac arrests during a dance class. They...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reach Out...As a patient or caregiver, I found it extremely important to reach out to others who have been in similar situations. Health Union and internet support communities were not yet...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part 2)...Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part 1)."“Your vision will become clear only when you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Health Disparities in Heart Failure...Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States (US). Heart failure (HF) is a type of heart disease that affects about 5.7 million people in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Defibrillator...My cardiologist recommends a defibrillator be in me. I have heard horror stories from a relative about being shocked by it. Others have told me good things about theirs. My...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Congestive Heart Failure Long Term...32 years of congestive heart failure. Outlived most medicines now on Entresto and a BiPap. I hope to improve ejection fraction with this new approach....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
On His Terms...We lost my father this year to congestive heart failure. This is not a story about sadness and resentment but rather a tribute to my dad who lived a happy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
"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 will need attention. “What kind of attention?” I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Flashbacks After PPCM...Any hospital experience can be traumatic. My experience in the hospital leading up to my diagnosis and after my diagnosis was no different - it was traumatic. I was pumped...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
2 years ago my whole life changed...Diagnosed with heart failure 2 yrs ago my whole life changed- shortness of breath moved out state to change lifestyle....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments