FeaturedSilent heart attacksWhat 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 replies
FeaturedActive 3 days agoDoes anyone have bad abdominal swelling?Does anyone have bad abdominal swelling? I have it so bad if I bend over can't breathe....Reactions 0 reactions Comments95 repliesSymptoms
Active yesterdayNighttime wheezing, coughing, difficulty getting breath symptoms of what condition? Wheezing at night. Coughing at night. Difficulty getting breath at night....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Active yesterdayHF because of COPDI was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2013 after my chest consultant sent me for a heart scan due to my copd. I have a lovely heart nurse who I see...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active yesterdayBeta BlockerMy cardiologist recommended I get on metropolol. My blood pressure, cholesterol and pulse are all normal and I have no chest pains, shortness of breath or other heart problem symptoms...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Active 2 days agoHeart extra beat or sinking feeling I am 51 years old male, in 2022 December I got stents in my three main arteries and now I’m on blood thinner medications, low cholesterol and low blood pressure...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Active 3 days agoWhat 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments247 replies
Active 4 days agoMedication Side EffectsWhat is one side effect from your heart failure medication that you hate having but wouldn't give it up if it guaranteed living longer?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments29 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Active 4 days agoForgetfulnessThe other night I forgot to take any of my pills. I woke in the night, my heart was doing funny things. I had a hard time going to sleep...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Active 8 days agoTo everyone…Thank you for keeping this forum going!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwareness
Has heart failure affected your mental health? What has helped you cope?There is a direct connection between emotional and physical health. Having a chronic illness is associated with increases in depression and anxiety, which can then lead to more physical health...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health