What Is Tachycardia? Tachycardia is a type of heart rhythm. It means that your heart is beating faster than normal. So what does this really...reactions4comments
Tips for Learning to Tolerate BiPAP and CPAP MachinesSo, you have qualified for BiPAP or CPAP. Your doctor believes it will help you sleep better at night and feel better...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
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
Talking About Coronary Artery DiseaseMany people with heart failure also have coronary artery disease (CAD). So I thought it would be neat to investigate CAD. What...reactionscomments
Let’s Discuss Lung SoundsOur lungs produce various sounds. What sounds they make depends on what is going on inside your lungs. So, I figured it's...reactionscomments
Here's How Your Heart DevelopsYour heart starts to develop shortly after birth. Just three weeks after fertilization, it is fully formed, and within 21-22 days after...reactionscomments
Let’s Discuss Congenital Heart DiseaseAbout 8 of every 1,000 infants are born with congenital heart disease (CHD) and some of these kids will develop chronic heart...reactions5comments
Is Working Too Much Bad for Your Heart? I was asked a great question by a community member recently. He said, “Does working too much increase my risk for developing...reactions2comments
Let’s Discuss Lung AnatomyHeart failure is primarily a heart disease, yet it can sometimes affect your lungs too. Plus, lung diseases can also affect your...reactions2comments
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
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...reactions2comments
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
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 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...reactions1comment
