Running For LifeMy title is a little deceptive because I no longer run. But I ran for a long time, from high school into...reactions6comments
Dear Santa! Here's A Heart-Healthy Christmas Wish ListDear Santa. My kids already made their Christmas lists. I hope you received them well. Consider this post my personal Christmas list...reactions10comments
Community Views: Advice I Would Give MyselfYou have probably heard the song lyrics, “I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger.” Many who...reactions1comment
Community Views: Your Biggest Fears with Heart FailureThere is no doubt that living with heart failure takes courage. This diagnosis comes with a great deal of uncertainty, which can...reactionscomments
Holiday HeartThanksgiving has come and gone, and I must say what an experience! It was so filled with laughter, love and great food...reactionscomments
What Causes Shortness Of Breath With Exertion?Heart failure is a disease that may cause you to feel short of breath. The most common time when you may feel...reactionscomments
Single, But Safely SurroundedThe good news (within the bad news) is that when I was diagnosed with heart disease in 1999 and received a triple...reactions3comments
Trust… Connecting the DotsShortly before my recent annual visit with my cardiologist, I received some information that sent me into an emotional tail spin: fear...reactions1comment
Community Views: What to Avoid in a CardiologistFor every great cardiologist, there is at least one that is not so great. When searching for a cardiologist, it is equally...reactionscomments
Do You Need A Pulse Oximeter?Most of us are familiar with the four vital signs: respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature. Of course, most of...reactionscomments
Community Views: Navigating the Healthcare SystemLiving with heart failure means frequently accessing the healthcare system. Unfortunately, the system often does not feel user-friendly. We wanted to know...reactionscomments
Body/Self CareMy path to congestive heart failure was not a gradual one. I had a massive SCAD induced heart attack that damaged my...reactions1comment
Community Views: Why You Come to Heart-Failure.netLiving in the digital age, many resources exist at the end of a search for support with a chronic illness. We wondered...reactionscomments
Talking About Coronary Artery DiseaseMany people with heart failure also have coronary artery disease (CAD). So I thought it would be neat to investigate CAD. What...reactionscomments
What Does Anger Look Like?Anyone who has been diagnosed with heart failure has had anger at some point. Anger at these symptoms, which carry a high...reactions1comment
Community Views: The Career Impact of Heart FailureOur careers are part of what defines us as individuals. When meeting someone new, one of the ways we identify ourselves is...reactions2comments
Let’s Discuss Lung SoundsOur lungs produce various sounds. What sounds they make depends on what is going on inside your lungs. So, I figured it's...reactionscomments
Climbing Mountains (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read Part 1. After coffee and breakfast the next morning...reactionscomments
Here's How Your Heart DevelopsYour heart starts to develop shortly after birth. Just three weeks after fertilization, it is fully formed, and within 21-22 days after...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Makes a Great CardiologistA great cardiologist is more than just the doctor who is the most knowledgeable or the one who has the office that...reactions2comments
