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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...

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By Lisa Benson

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What I Learned About Getting an Echocardiogram

If you are getting an echocardiogram for the first time, you might have some questions. How long does it take? Does it hurt? What kind of clothing should I wear?...

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By Lisa Benson

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PFT With Full Bronch

A pulmonary function test (PFT) for a heart patient is a little like your regular stress test but with another element added. It was not until I got transferred to...

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By Julia Celano

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Dream Big

Julia encourages people with heart failure to dream big. She also recommends making a plan for medication if you will be traveling for an extended time. What do you dream...

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By Julia Celano

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Describing the Worst Days With Chronic Pain

In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of heart-failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...

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