From Healthy to Being Diagnosed With HF...On September 25, 2018, I ended up in the hospital due to not being able to move around without being so short...reactionscomments
Living with Heart Failure and Stents...I had a double bypass back in 1995 due to a 96% blockage. I had the Widowmaker, but they caught it in...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. We asked three of our advocates...reactionscomments
Happy Fifth Birthday to Me!...Today (the day I'm writing this) is a significant milestone for me. Today marks the fifth anniversary of the day that changed...reactionscomments
A Dose of Laughter...Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactionscomments
What Is an EKG?...I am a respiratory therapist. One of the tests I perform is an EKG. It’s actually a very simple test. If you...reactions1comment
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Lexicon, Part 2...Editor’s note: This is the second article in a 2-part series. The first is “Heart Failure Lexicon, Part 1.”Medical terms can be...reactionscomments
What Is Farxiga (Dapagliflozin)?...Farxiga is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is used for adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. It...
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
What heart failure does NOT mean...I see and hear many people say their life is almost over when they get the diagnosis of "heart failure". Folks, it...reactions3comments
Family History of Brugada Syndrome – My Story, Part 3...Editor’s note: This is the third article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Heart-Failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
When to Get a Second Opinion...One question many people have after diagnosis is if they need a second opinion. It is completely understandable. When you receive a...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Story...Looking at my story, it starts before I can remember. I was born on December 19th a perfect little Christmas gift. But...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
