Ineligible For A Transplant...I have known I've had congenital heart failure since 2018. I got sent to a transplant doctor, and this year, on Aug...reactions2comments
Tracking My Fluid Retention...After two hospitalizations due to heart failure fluid retention, my cardiologist suggested I take on a CardioMems fluid sensor. Thus, a tiny...reactionscomments
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...reactions11comments
Comorbidities: Atrial Fibrillation and Other Arrhythmias...Each day our heart beats more than 100,000 times. For most, the heartbeat is steady and rhythmic. It is normal for the...
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators...An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a cardiac device that is used to prevent sudden death by sending an electrical shock to the...
Learning More About Cardiac Rehabilitation...Has your doctor talked about cardiac rehab? Maybe you've thought about it, but still have questions. Starting something new can feel a...reactionscomments
How to Qualify for Home Oxygen Therapy...Have you ever wondered about the need for home oxygen therapy and if you qualify for it? Is it something that could...reactionscomments
Symptom: Shortness of Breath...Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, is a common symptom of heart failure (HF). It is normal for healthy individuals to experience...
Heart Failure 101: A Guide to Educate and Spread Awareness...February is heart failure awareness month. What better way to honor this important time than by helping our community members to spread...reactions2comments
How to Prepare for Travel with Heart Failure...If you are like me, and many other people in the world, you love to travel. Traveling with heart failure is something...reactions1comment
Living with an Implantable Device...Some people with heart failure need a device that can help their heart function properly. It may feel strange to think about...
My Symptoms of Heart Failure...The symptoms of heart failure seem to vary between patients. According to the American Heart Association, heart failure signs are shortness of...reactionscomments
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
