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?...reactionsrepliesCopingFriends & Family
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...
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