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...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Heart Failure...Millions of people have a heart failure (HF) diagnosis. Whether you have HF or know someone who does, here is a guide to the basics. Heart failure (HF) is a...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Supplements Taken for Heart Failure...Living with heart failure often comes with feeling sluggish and tired. When we are facing that kind of low energy, vitamins and supplements can often give a boost to help...reactionscomments
Samantha Stinocher...Samantha was previously a health leader on Health-Failure.net. Samantha Stinocher is a Postpartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) survivor and mother to twin boys. Since her diagnosis in 2015, she has worked to...
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...reactions2comments
Teresa Wright-Johnson...Teresa was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. A graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, Teresa has an extensive background in criminal justice and social services. She is...
Alyssa Parete...Alyssa was previously an advocate on Heart-Failure.net. Alyssa Parete is 25-year-old heart transplant recipient who received her new heart at the age of 8 years old. When she was 2...
Maggie Teliska Parke...Maggie Teliska-Parke, Ph.D., is a heart attack survivor living with her husband outside Charleston SD. She is a co-founder of a private Congestive Heart Failure group on Facebook and her...
Alin Gragossian...Dr. Alin was previously a health leader on Health-Failure.net. Dr. Alin Gragossian is currently an Emergency Medicine resident physician in Harrisburg, PA. In December 2018, in the middle of her...
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.Lifestyle...reactions1comment
How is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?...Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent pulmonary embolism, reduce the chance of death, and...reactionscomments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. The clot generally forms in the lower leg. But it can also...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United States and around the world. CAD develops when...reactionscomments
