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...reactions14comments
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....reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
"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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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....reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...reactionscomments
Family History of Brugada Syndrome: The Beginning of My Story...“Strive to see with the inner eye, the heart. It sees the reality not subject to emotional or personal error; it sees the essence.” – Muata Ashby, The Egyptian Book...reactionscomments
How Do You Stay Connected With Others?...Staying connected with others is even more important during a pandemic. How do you stay connected with the people in your life?...reactionsrepliesFriends & FamilyCoping
Expect the Best, Prepare for the Worst...Whether we like it or not, we all need to prepare for the worst. This is difficult because we have to admit our own mortality and that death will eventually...reactions1comment
2 years of suffering...I was diagnosed 5 days ago with a bent artery in my neck. Previously to my diagnosis I’ve been suffering with severe fatigue, dizzy, off-balance feet going numb. I was...reactions1comment
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...reactionscomments
Julia Celano...Julia was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. Julia Celano was born with a congenital heart defect called a single ventricle heart. Born with only one ventricle and two atria...
Community Shares: Your Strangest Heart Failure Symptoms...Heart failure affects everyone in slightly different ways. Some days may be better than others, but it is important to know that you are not alone in dealing with the...reactions23comments
Lisa Benson...Lisa Benson writes to raise awareness about chronic diseases. She first started as a patient advocate for migraine.com, where she chronicles her journey with migraine disease. On heart-failure.net, Lisa hopes...
Tina Marie Marsden...Hello, my name is Tina. Seventeen plus years ago, I would receive a diagnosis that would alter my life and lead me to part of my purpose. Four months following...
Coronary Artery Disease, Part II: You’ve Had a Heart Attack, Mr. Jones...Editor's note: This is the second article in a two-part series. The first is "Coronary Artery Disease, Part I: We Have a Problem." When I learned that I had Coronary...reactions1comment
Theresa Cannizzaro...Theresa was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. Hello! I’m Theresa & I’m a Respiratory Therapist and heart patient myself. I have been in the medical field for 20 years...
