Transplant GuiltPatients and doctors agree that when you have a heart transplant you can experience transplant guilt. Transplant guilt is when the heart...reactionscomments
Adding Flavor Without Fat and SaltAs a heart failure patient, I have found that staying compliant with the sodium restrictions helps manage my symptoms. Also, as someone...reactionscomments
How to Prepare for Travel with Heart FailureIf you are like me, and many other people in the world, you love to travel. Traveling with heart failure is something...reactions1comment
The Power of Love and Support from Your Inner CircleLiving with heart failure can be overwhelming and all-consuming on a good day. Isolating, too. Finding the balance between life, work, family, and...reactions1comment
Version 2.0I think that, as heart failure patients, we can all relate to experiencing tough situations that are out of our control. For...reactionscomments
What is the Watchman?In my role as a respiratory therapist, I often conduct EKGs at the hospital. During a recent session with a kind gentleman...reactions11comments
Trauma Experienced By a Heart PatientMany people do not really know the trauma a heart patient has to go through. Long hospital stays, doctor appointments, and many...reactionscomments
Should I Be Pushing Myself in Cardiac Rehab?I was at cardiac rehab today and had an interesting conversation with the exercise physiologist. In fact, in case anyone is approved...reactions7comments
Help! My Partner Doesn't Want to Embrace My New Lifestyle ChangesIn my years as a moderator for this site I have read a lot of comments from patients who are frustrated because...reactionscomments
Dating With Heart FailureIn 2014, when I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I knew that my dating life was automatically in jeopardy. The main reason...reactionscomments
4 Things I Would Tell My Undiagnosed SelfIf I could time travel, I would send this video to my younger self, prior to diagnosis of a genetic heart condition...reactionscomments
Dancing for Heart HealthFriday morning: my coffee is brewing and the fresh air is pulling through my apartment, so I pop on my headphones and...reactions1comment
Recognizing the Symptoms of Heart Failure: A Comprehensive GuideDuring heart failure (HF), the heart struggles to pump blood effectively. In early stages of HF, you might not notice any symptoms...reactions8comments
Friendly Reminder: Be Careful About DehydrationI wanted to share a recent episode because it's a good reminder for all of us - even those of us who...reactionscomments
Recovery From LVAD Surgery and Heart Transplant SurgeryMany people ask me which was a harder recovery: the transplant or LVAD surgery? So, let’s set the scene. Before I had...reactions2comments
What Diet Should I Follow?As a heart failure patient, the idea of a medically restricted diet can be overwhelming. It is easy to think there is...reactions2comments
A Respiratory Therapist's Role in Managing Heart FailureI'm a respiratory therapist in a small town hospital. And I’ve been writing here in this community since its inception in February...reactionscomments
Teaching My Daughter About Heart HealthHaving heart health issues run in my family for the longest time, I have taken it upon myself to teach my daughter...reactions3comments
Back in the Job Market After Heart TransplantFinally back to the job market after being gone for 5 years. When I was diagnosed with advanced heart failure I was...reactions2comments
Community Views: Unexpected Symptoms of Heart FailureWhen dealing with heart failure (HF), it can be difficult to be prepared for each symptom that may arise. Many symptoms of...reactions5comments
