What Is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)?...A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the body. These clots generally form in the lower...reactionscomments
Wendy Borsari...Wendy was previously an advocate on Heart-Failure.net. Wendy was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) at the age of 24 but she will tell you that she’s lived with HCM her...
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...reactionscomments
Heart Failure in Women...Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the US. More women than men die of heart disease each year. This is due in part to the...reactions4comments
Amber Blackburn, RN...Amber Blackburn is a Registered Nurse turned blogger and patient advocate for those with chronic illnesses. She was forced to leave the workforce after ten years as a nurse; this...
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, BiPAP may be ordered. So, what is BiPAP?...reactions4comments
Bouba Diemé...Fay wrestling. ©2017 Ellen Harasimowicz. All Rights ReservedBouba was previously a health leader on Health-Failure.net. Bouba’s professional background is in engineering and social entrepreneurship. So far, he has enjoyed a...
Heart Failure or Heart Attack: The Early Warning Signs...Heart failure and heart attack are both conditions that fall under the category of heart disease. Yet they are different conditions with different causes and treatments. It is important to...reactions5comments
What Is Cardiomyopathy?...Cardiomyopathy is not one disease, but many different diseases that affect the heart muscle. The symptoms and causes of these diseases can vary, but the heart muscle is significantly affected...reactionscomments
Donna Hacker Smith...Donna Hacker Smith is a native of Chicago who now lives in Champaign, Illinois. She was ordained a Lutheran pastor in 1983 and has also worked as an English teacher...
What Should People Know About Heart Failure For Awareness Week?...This month for February Heart Failure Awareness Week let's share ideas on ways to increase awareness for those impacted by heart failure. What are some big facts you want others...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Matters of the Heart...Losing my dad was one of the hardest, if not the hardest day of my life to date. It is something that I really struggle to talk about - for...reactions1comment
In America: What’s That?...The In America survey is now closed. Are you 1 of the millions of Americans living with heart failure? If so, we want to hear from you. To learn more...reactionscomments
Coronary Artery Disease, Part I: We Have a Problem...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! My paternal grandfather died of heart failure in 1964 when he was sixty-three. My...reactionscomments
Christopher Gehrke...Christopher was previously a health leader on Health-Failure.net. Christopher Gehrke is a survivor of two heart attacks, both of which occurred by the age of 35. He has been living...
Daniel Freeman...Daniel was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. I come from a long line of male family members who have suffered from cardiovascular disease. My grandfather and those preceding him...
Karen Parete...Karen was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. Karen is a mother of two daughters both diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions, Alyssa 25 and Nicole 21. Karen brings us her...
John Bottrell, RRT...Hi. I’m John, I’ve been a respiratory therapist for over 20 years. A good part of my job is taking care of people with heart failure. So, I have quite...
Kelli Hicks...Kelli was previously an advocate on Heart-Failure.net. Kelli Lynn Hicks is a 43-year-old wife, and mother who was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure in 2015. After the initial diagnosis Kelli...
Clair Gardiner...I am a single mom to a firecracker little girl residing in the tip of Africa. I am also a sister, a daughter, and a friend. Already forming part of...
