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 and experience some common symptoms. Here is a... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 failure has plagued mankind since its beginnings. That... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 interesting facts about your heart. This is all... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 scar tissue. Unlike other tissue, heart tissue cannot... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 (HF) and COPD. Studies indicate that about 30% of... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. There is also a family history of heart... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 heard by using a stethoscope. I thought it... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, what is COPD? Here’s what to know. COPD... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 they would benefit from oxygen therapy. So, how... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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. For most of history, all shortness of breath... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 symptoms of shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 are often exposed to various different types of... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Hypertension?Hypertension seems to be common in our community. Of those who participated in our Heart Failure in America survey, 51% said they also had hypertension. So, what is hypertension? What... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Qualify for Home Oxygen TherapyHere is what to know about home oxygen therapy and how to qualify for it. Essentially, it’s supplemental oxygen for your home. Supplemental oxygen is when you inhale more oxygen... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is an EKG?I am a respiratory therapist. One of the tests I perform is an EKG. It’s actually a very simple test. If you have heart failure, chances are you’ve had one... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
BiPAP Very Helpful for CHFSometimes people come to the emergency room for shortness of breath. If the doctor suspects Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is the cause, BiPAP may be ordered. So, what is BiPAP?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments