Kardia Mobile App - record EKGs at home...Being the spouse of a cardiac patient, I have experienced many a sleepless night over the years when my husband was nervous in the middle of the night for one...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTips & Advice
Getting a Second Opinion...Getting a second opinion is something that people do when they are diagnosed with heart disease, heart failure, or even other diseases. People ask for a second opinion for several...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chest X-ray...Hello, can i ask, is this normal size of heart? I have heart palpitations-strong beating(not fast) like 1year...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
mouth plate spray water in mouth ...I dont know if i wrote this already so forgive me if i did i am trying to have a mouth plate that sprays water in my mouth and hopefully...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMedical Devices
Wear Red Day 2024!...This year, February 2 is Wear Red Day! On this day, people around the country will wear red to bring awareness to cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure. Not everyone knows...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
my grandma has heart failure, and i'm terrified....she helped me when my brothers and i needed it. she let me do homeschool when i needed it. she's done so much, but she told me she will die...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Let's talk about Wear Red Day! ❤️ ...Wear Red Day is a day to show your support for people living with heart disease. Let's talk about it! Have you participated in Wear Red Day? Could you share...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Get Moving Giveaway...The giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Elevated heart rate, fatigue, shortness of breath – exercising with heart failure can feel like a huge struggle. The reality...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Exercising at Home...Colder weather is upon us! For folks who are used to taking walks or exercising outside, the fall/winter may be a season in which we (mistakenly) think we are stuck...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Medications...I recommend that you find out right up front how much your heart failures are going to cost, because when the free samples dry up the monthly amount is overwhelming...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of heart failure?...The In America survey is now closed. We are conducting our In America survey to learn more about the challenges of living with heart failure. By taking our survey, you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
What is your favorite way to get moving? ...Regular exercise is a cornerstone of maintaining a healthy heart, and we want to encourage you to get moving in any way possible! Share your favorite way to get moving...Reactions0reactionsComments274 replies
Healthy Lifestyle for Happier Heart Health...Having heart failure in my family has started to make me nervous as I get older. There are changes that I have to make to gain control of my heart...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Trouble sleeping ...I’ve been tossing & turning lately and can’t sleep. I’ve been feeling bad here lately & am worried because we are going on a trip to Mexico soon. Seems like...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessCoping
What I Want People to Learn About Brugada Syndrome...Brugada syndrome is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, genetic heart condition. Despite its rarity, the impact of Brugada syndrome can be devastating for those who are diagnosed with it, and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Urgent Care or ER?...I was in a urgent care recently and came across a terrific magnet about when to call or see your primary care doctor, when to utilize urgent care, and when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips For Managing Showers...Along with this community, I also spend quite a bit of time in our COPD.net community. One of the hot topics there is the difficulty navigating showers – especially when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedSilent heart attacks...What are your thoughts after having one? Do you panic when you can't feel your heart beat or when it beats too fast ? I do and I feel like...Reactions0reactionsComments35 replies
5 Important Items to Have After New Heart Failure Diagnosis...Getting a new diagnosis like heart failure can be totally overwhelming. At the hospital, you will talk to so many different dietitians, nurses, educators, and doctors that your head may...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Have you had surgery for heart failure?...Surgery can improve your heart function and help you live longer. Different procedures treat different heart conditions. Share your experience getting surgery for heart failure. Some common surgeries include heart...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSurgeryTreatment