John Bottrell

Here 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...

There are roughly 6.5 million adults in the U.S. with a diagnosis of heart failure.1 There once was a time when all these patients would be treated the same. However...

This is a heart-focused community so I figured it would be neat to start out with a little heart anatomy. Trust me, this can come in handy when we are...

A stress test is another test I do on a regular basis. I actually don’t do the test, as that’s the job of a nurse or doctor. What I do...

Ejection fraction is often used to help diagnose heart failure. It helps doctors determine what type of heart failure you have. So, what is ejection fraction? Here’s what to know...

In an earlier post i wrote, “What Is An EKG?” It’s a test that records the electrical activity inside your heart. An EKG can be used to determine your heart...

There are many conditions that may cause heart failure. How your heart failure is treated may depend on the underlying cause. That said, here is a list of potential causes.1Advanced...

I am a respiratory therapist. My job in the hospital is to take care of your airway. I am often on standby during cardioversions. I have never had one done...

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...

Hi. Welcome to heart-failure.net. My name is John. I am your respiratory therapist (RT). Some of you reading this may already know what I do. You may have already met...

So, you have a diagnosis of heart failure. You want to find a great doctor for treating your condition. Here are ten signs to look for. Your doctor is very...

So, you have a diagnosis of heart failure. You’re meeting with your doctor on a regular basis and are being compliant with your treatment regimen. All told, your heart failure...

I am a respiratory therapist. I work at a small hospital and thus we are often asked to set up Holter monitors and Zio patches. These are often ordered on...

Sometimes 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?...