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...Friday morning: my coffee is brewing and the fresh air is pulling through my apartment, so I pop on my headphones and take to my lounge floor. My laundry is...

...During heart failure (HF), the heart struggles to pump blood effectively. In early stages of HF, you might not notice any symptoms. But as HF progresses, the symptoms can get...

...I wanted to share a recent episode because it's a good reminder for all of us - even those of us who are NOT new heart failure patients. As background...

...Many people ask me which was a harder recovery: the transplant or LVAD surgery? So, let’s set the scene. Before I had LVAD surgery I suffered a stroke, so my...

...As a heart failure patient, the idea of a medically restricted diet can be overwhelming. It is easy to think there is a simple answer to the question "what diet...

...I'm a respiratory therapist in a small town hospital. And I’ve been writing here in this community since its inception in February of 2019. I thought it would be neat...

...Having heart health issues run in my family for the longest time, I have taken it upon myself to teach my daughter about the ways that we can look after...

...Finally back to the job market after being gone for 5 years. When I was diagnosed with advanced heart failure I was put on medical disability. It wasn’t just that...

...When dealing with heart failure (HF), it can be difficult to be prepared for each symptom that may arise. Many symptoms of HF come unexpectedly. This can make having HF...