Living With Advanced Heart Failure Part 2...I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy which later turned into advanced heart failure. After having gone through surgery for a Left Ventricular...reactions2comments
What Is a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)?...A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical pump that assists the heart to pump blood from the ventricles, the lower chambers...
What Was My Purpose?...November 2007 was the second turn of my life. I had been having some chest pain that was becoming unbearable so the...reactionscomments
Life Today...Life is what you make it. Well, at least that's what I was told. I'm not sure I ever understood what that...reactions3comments
What Are Pacemakers?...A pacemaker is a small battery-powered device designed to help the heartbeat in a regular rhythm. It is an effective tool in...
Implanted/Monitoring Devices...Some people who have an abnormal heart rhythm or a disruption in their electrical impulses need help keeping their heart working right...
Pacemakers and Vests...Once I said that although I wanted to give up, there was something in me telling me to keep pushing. I went...reactions1comment
Staying Cool in the Summer Heat...With summer here, it's a good time to talk about tips for staying cool. For those who are newer to their heart...reactionscomments
My Cardiac Rehab Experience...After suffering my second stroke in December 2018, and my LVAD (left ventricular assist device) surgery in January 2019, I started being...reactionscomments
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure...Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to improve cardiovascular health for people with many forms of heart disease or following...
Dating With Heart Failure...In 2014, when I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I knew that my dating life was automatically in jeopardy. The main reason...reactionscomments
How I Overcame Depression and Anxiety...“The Lord is the light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the star." A lot of people may...reactions5comments
Pushing Yourself to the Limit...One of the biggest questions I ask myself is if I should take it easy and follow what my doctor recommends or...reactions3comments
What Can You Do to Improve Your Ejection Fraction?...Some people in this community have a low ejection fraction (EF). And we often receive questions like, "How do I improve my...reactions2comments
Living With Heart Failure: Reduced Ejection Fraction vs. Preserved Ejection Fraction...Millions of people around the world have been diagnosed with heart failure. While many people with the condition experience similar symptoms, heart...reactions23comments
BiPAP is Very Helpful for CHF...Sometimes people come to the emergency room for shortness of breath. If the doctor suspects Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is the cause...reactions7comments
Compression Socks – You Can Still Be Stylish...The inspiration for this article came from watching a rerun of Sex and the City, the episode where Carrie is struggling for...reactionscomments
Constipation...This is not the 'sexiest' of all topics; however, I have personally experienced that constipation can adversely impact one's quality of life...reactions2comments
What Are Causes and Common Risk Factors of Heart Failure?...Heart failure is a chronic condition that is typically progressive (gets worse over time) and requires medications and lifestyle management. It is...
Clothing Options for CHF...For me, one of the challenges with my heart failure diagnosis has been how to dress this new body. I have experienced...reactions11comments
