What Can You Do to Improve Your Ejection Fraction?Some people in this community have a low ejection fraction (EF). And we often receive questions like, "How do I improve my...reactions2comments
Common Heart Failure AbbreviationsWhen it comes to healthcare, a lot of abbreviations are thrown our way! I created this cheat sheet to help you understand...reactions3comments
Decoding Audible Wheezing: Understanding Its Link to Heart FailureAs a respiratory therapist, I have observed a curious phenomenon: People with heart failure (HF) may have audible wheezing, even when their...reactionscomments
Healthcare Collaboration That Gets You Feeling BetterWhether you are having new heart failure symptoms or just feeling a bit off-kilter, you may need to make a beeline for...reactions1comment
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
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
Why Would You See a Respiratory Therapist in the ER as a Person with Heart Failure?As a respiratory therapist, I have a clear role in helping patients with heart failure. So, at what point would I be...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Your DiagnosisYou have just been diagnosed with heart failure. And while your doctor might have covered the basics, it is normal for questions...reactionscomments
Tips For Managing ShowersAlong with this community, I also spend quite a bit of time in our COPD.net community. One of the hot topics there...reactionscomments
Things To Be Thankful ForThanksgiving beckons a spirit of gratitude. And even amidst the challenges posed by heart failure, there remain compelling reasons to be thankful...reactionscomments
Barostim Therapy for Heart Failure: What You Need to KnowWe recently had a question about Barostim from a community member. I will be honest – I had never heard that term...reactions7comments
What To Expect In The ERI am a respiratory therapist with 25 years experience. A good part of my job involves working in the emergency room (ER)...reactions2comments
Let's Discuss Nasal CannulasMany people with a heart failure history do not need home oxygen therapy. But there are some in this community who do...reactions1comment
What Is Intubation and What Are Ventilators?So, sometimes heart failure causes flare-ups (exacerbations), and flare-ups often require you to seek help, which often results in a trip to...reactions3comments
5 Ways To Prevent Heart DiseaseI am aware there is a high risk for heart disease in my family. My mom and her 7 siblings all have/had...reactions1comment
Tips for Staying Healthy in the Cold Winter AirBeing out in the cold winter air may trigger symptoms like chest tightness and shortness of breath. Physical activity, such as shoveling...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Dos and Don’tsAs with any chronic disease, it often takes time to learn the dos and don’ts of living with heart failure. Here are...reactionscomments
Why Are You Short of Breath? What a Respiratory Therapist Needs to KnowI work in a hospital as a respiratory therapist. I take care of anyone who is short of breath. If you come...reactions1comment
Life Expectancy Studies: Changes Over TimeI am a respiratory therapist. I started this job in 1997. Back then, we were told by our teachers that the median...reactions13comments
What Is Right Heart Failure? Usually when we refer to heart failure, we are talking about left heart failure. However, there are some people in this community...reactionscomments
