Let’s Talk Genetics of Heart FailureThere has long been talk of heart disease being hereditary. Since the year 1900, researchers have learned a lot about genetics and...reactionscomments
Links Between Sleep Apnea and Heart FailureAbout 2-4 percent of adults have sleep apnea and about 1 in 3 people with heart failure also have sleep apnea. So...reactions2comments
What Are Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction?I have been writing about things I experience in the hospital setting. Of course, we take care of many patients experiencing myocardial...reactions2comments
Blood Tests Your Doctor May Order and What They MeanDoctors love ordering blood tests. This is because they offer great information about how you are doing medically. They allow your doctor...reactionscomments
Does Coffee Reduce Heart Failure Risk? Coffee is the third most popular drink in America. Twelve percent of Americans have at least one cup of coffee every day...reactions1comment
What Is Bradycardia?Bradycardia is a type of heart rhythm. It means that your heart is beating slower than normal. So what does this really...reactionscomments
What Is Pulmonary Edema?Some people in this community have experienced pulmonary edema. It's one of the symptoms that may occur during flare-ups of heart failure...reactionscomments
All You Need to Know About Veins and ArteriesHeart failure is heart disease, yet it also involves your vascular system. After all, your heart and blood vessels work together in...reactionscomments
What Causes Heart Failure Symptoms? You are not alone if you’re living with heart failure. The CDC reports that there are 6.2 million people living with it...reactionscomments
Heart Failure in the Ancient WorldHeart failure has a fascinating history. Well, at least it’s fascinating to a history buff/nerd like me. I would think that heart...reactionscomments
6 Interesting Facts About Your Heart You May Not KnowEarlier I wrote a post describing the basic anatomy of the heart. In this post, I’d like to talk about some other...reactionscomments
Regeneration May One Day Prevent, Treat, and Cure Heart FailureYour heart is a muscle. Muscle is a type of tissue. After heart attacks, some heart tissue dies and is replaced by...reactionscomments
3 Theories Explaining Links Between Heart Failure and COPDMany people with heart failure live with another health condition. There are some people in this community who have both heart failure...reactionscomments
Look at the Positive Side of Your DiagnosisThere is a family history of heart disease in my family. My mom and all of her siblings were diagnosed with hypertension...reactionscomments
Let’s Discuss Heart SoundsFor our COPD site, I wrote an article about lung sounds. Your heart also makes sounds. Like lung sounds, they can be...reactionscomments
What Is COPD?Some people in this community also have COPD. It’s a disease that affects the lungs and may cause shortness of breath. So...reactions3comments
What Are Safe Oxygen Levels?Some people in this community require oxygen therapy. Another term for this is supplemental oxygen therapy. Others in this community wonder if...reactions7comments
7 Things to Be Thankful ForHere in our community, we have lots to be thankful for. Here is a list of 7 things to be thankful for...reactionscomments
Are Your Symptoms Caused by Heart Failure or Asthma?Asthma is not heart failure. Heart failure is not asthma. The treatment for both conditions is different. Still, they both share common...reactionscomments
Types of Doctors You May SeeTo stay healthy, most of us see doctors on a regular basis. Once diagnosed with a chronic disease like heart failure, we...reactionscomments
