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...To stay healthy, most of us see doctors on a regular basis. Once diagnosed with a chronic disease like heart failure, we...

...Who should control your prescriptions? This is one question that can be a source of confusion for anyone with more than one...

...Editor's note: Check out Part 1 and Part 3 of this series. Managing an ever-changing “new normal” isn’t always easy. It can...

...Millions of people around the world have been diagnosed with heart failure. While many people with the condition experience similar symptoms, heart...

...Fluid overload is one of the scariest common complications with heart failure. It looks terrible and is an obvious sign and reminder...

...During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...

...Editor's note: Check out Part 2 and Part 3 of this series. It seems I'm always learning on this journey. So much so...

...Life with heart failure can look different from person to person. Severity, type of heart failure, and treatment plans can all vary...

...Along with a slew of "not for prime time" words, I found myself using many new words to describe my heart attack...

...In recent years, health insurance and the cost of healthcare have become issues of regular debate. Our 2020 Heart Failure In America...

...Maintaining a relationship with a significant other can be very trying when one or both of you have a chronic illness that...

...Lab work is something people with heart failure are used to being drawn. Every three, six, or twelve months we have lab...

...I remember back when I was first diagnosed with heart failure. I was shocked - in a jaw-dropping way - overwhelmed, and couldn't...

...Hypertension seems to be common in our community. Of those who participated in our Heart Failure in America survey, 51% said they...

...Keeping up with household chores can be a burden, even more so for people who suffer from heart failure. Things that would...

...There are a variety of different diagnoses, symptoms, and experiences related to heart failure. Some of these can be based on what...

...A common complaint that I see people having with diuretics is they stop working or become less effective. What exactly does this...

...Rev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...