What Is Ejection Fraction?...There are different types of heart failure. They are classified by which part of the heart is affected and characteristics including symptoms...
The EF Game - Why Do We Care About This Number?..."I hate it when patients fixate on ejection fraction (EF)," I heard from a cardiologist on a clubhouse talk one night. Why...reactions21comments
Community Shares: Realistic Tips for Living with Heart Failure...When you are newly diagnosed with heart failure, the many life changes can feel overwhelming. Implementing all the recommendations for staying healthy...reactionscomments
Pushing Past the Pain...Can you recall a time you went for day surgery and did not get discharged until a week later? That was my...reactionscomments
The New Meds Are Making Me Sick!...I often see posts from people who are new to heart failure, or have switched their medicines, and remark that the new...reactionscomments
Nobody’s Listening to Me. Nobody’s Listening!...People enjoy music because of how it makes them feel. Maybe it reminds them of a situation/event, brings about a sense of...reactionscomments
Community Views: How Doctors Treat You When You Talk About Heart Failure...When it comes to dealing with heart failure, your doctor plays a key role in your long-term health and well-being. Having a...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Water Pill...Most people with heart failure (HF) are no strangers to water pills. The water pill describes medications in a class of drugs...reactions21comments
Is It Allergies, a Cold, Influenza, or COVID?...As I was mapping out topics to share this month, I knew I wanted to give some advice on identifying allergies, colds...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Common Heart Failure Abbreviations...When it comes to healthcare, a lot of abbreviations are thrown our way! I created this cheat sheet to help you understand...reactions3comments
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of Heart-Failure.net, as well...
FMLA: What You Need to Know...As an HR professional, I find that many people do not understand FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act). FMLA is important for people...reactionscomments
Connecting with the Heart-Failure.net Community!...Here at Heart-Failure.net, we recognize the importance of support and connecting with others. Connecting with people in this community can be helpful...reactionscomments
Umami - What Is It?...As I have written before, when eating a reduced sodium diet for heart failure it's helpful to think about incorporating others taste's...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
How Can ChatGPT Help Us?...I am not sure how many people have heard of ChatGPT, but it's revolutionary technology that has taken the world of artificial...reactionscomments
Alternative Therapies for Heart Failure...Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term often used to describe herbs, vitamins, non-herbal dietary products, and various kinds of therapies...
Depression and Heart Failure...The year is 2023 and more and more people are talking about mental health. Mental health is being taken more seriously, and...reactionscomments
Adusting to Life with the LVAD...When I found out that I had advanced heart failure it felt like the ending of my story was near. There were...reactions2comments
