Urgency, indentation. losing urine...Hi! My name is Felisa you can call me fefe for short. I take 1mg bumex daily and spirolactone 25mg daily. Sometimes I go frequently, sometimes not so much. I...reactions15repliesCopingSymptoms
The Power of Love and Support from Your Inner Circle...Living with heart failure can be overwhelming and all-consuming on a good day. Isolating, too. Finding the balance between life, work, family, and doctor appointments can be challenging. I think humans...reactions1comment
Heart healthy diets ...I'm looking for recommendations for Heart Healthy diets that also will help with weightloss as well. I appreciate any and all help and recommendations....reactions1replyDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Palative care ...Internet research led me to believe a person should get palliative care when they have a serious illness. I was turned down because I'm able to still drive myself to...reactions14repliesAwareness
Version 2.0...I think that, as heart failure patients, we can all relate to experiencing tough situations that are out of our control. For me, I came into this with a STEMI...reactionscomments
Echo...I just had an Echocardiogram done today Friday Aug 30th. My EF is now at 33%. My Cardiologist looked at my last one 6 months ago, and my EF was...reactions2replies
Legacy...Over the years, Heart-Failure.net has lost powerful voices in the heart failure community. Hear the stories of those advocates who are no longer with us as we celebrate their life...
Heart failure cardiologist ...Would a heart failure cardiologist understand my symptoms since my regular cardiologisk doesn't?...reactions5repliesAwareness
What is the Watchman?...In my role as a respiratory therapist, I often conduct EKGs at the hospital. During a recent session with a kind gentleman in his 70s, the computer interpretation revealed an...reactions11comments
Have you been to cardiac rehab?...Whether you’ve been through it, are considering it, or are currently in the thick of it, this is the place to chat about cardiac rehab! Share your experiences, tips, and...reactions43repliesExerciseHealthcare Team
Right ventricle...I had an echocardiogram done and my doctor said I have mild elevation in pressure in my right ventricle. I’m terrified after researching this. I’m 43, I’m on blood pressure...reactions6replies
Managing daily weight on diuretic...Hi all! I'm doing daily weights. Sometimes, I don't do them at the exact time because I forget. I use a digital scale. Twice, per my Dr instruction I've had...reactions3repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Trauma Experienced By a Heart Patient...Many people do not really know the trauma a heart patient has to go through. Long hospital stays, doctor appointments, and many disappointments. It also begins to take a toll...reactionscomments
Should I Be Pushing Myself in Cardiac Rehab?...I was at cardiac rehab today and had an interesting conversation with the exercise physiologist. In fact, in case anyone is approved for cardiac rehab and is on the fence...reactions7comments
Help! My Partner Doesn't Want to Embrace My New Lifestyle Changes...In my years as a moderator for this site I have read a lot of comments from patients who are frustrated because their partners are not embracing the changes required...reactionscomments
Red wine...Has anyone been diagnosed with LVEF 25% and been so good but then a week later just fancied a bottle of red wine? I feel fine...reactions5repliesCoping
Dating With Heart Failure...In 2014, when I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I knew that my dating life was automatically in jeopardy. The main reason was that I was told by doctors not...reactionscomments
Dating and Relationships...Has heart failure impacted dating and/or relationships in your life? Share your experience, approach, or perspectives here....reactions43repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Discussing Treatments ...The right treatment option depends on many factors, including your type of tachycardia. It is always best to follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor. With that said, how...reactions5repliesTreatment
4 Things I Would Tell My Undiagnosed Self...If I could time travel, I would send this video to my younger self, prior to diagnosis of a genetic heart condition, Brugada Syndrome. Because I cannot time travel, I...reactionscomments
