The Gliflozins: a Newer Class of Drugs to Treat Heart FailureThere are many emerging therapies for the treatment of heart failure. One of these newer therapies are the SGLT2 inhibitors, which have traditionally been used to lower blood sugar in... By Nour Sahib6 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 is it? What causes it? How is it... By John BottrellNovember 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 time to have a discussion about lung sounds... By John BottrellNovember 18, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 fertilization, your heart starts beating. This makes your... By John BottrellNovember 12, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treating Heart Failure and DepressionAcross the United States, more than 6 million people have heart failure. Around 20 to 40 percent of those impacted by the condition also have depression.1 People living with depression... By Editorial TeamNovember 3, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Medical PTSD?Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a soldier returning from war or a victim of... By Editorial TeamOctober 29, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 failure. So, what is CHD? What are the... By John BottrellOctober 28, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Outsourcing Services - Yay or Nay?As a child, my parents ingrained in me that most things that a service can provide, I should be able to learn and do myself. The goal was always to... By Nour SahibOctober 27, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Could Snail Venom Help Save Hearts?Antiarrhythmics are a class of drugs used to treat irregular firing patterns in the heart. The pattern can be too fast, too slow, or erratic. When the heart’s electrical pattern... By Editorial TeamOctober 21, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Spironolactone: a Less-Known DiureticMany people with heart failure (HF) have experience with diuretics. Overall, diuretics help reduce some symptoms of heart failure, such as water retention. The most common diuretic used is furosemide... By Nour SahibOctober 20, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing... By Editorial TeamOctober 6, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 heart. So I thought it would be neat... By John BottrellOctober 1, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Types of Health FacilitiesThe management of a chronic condition can be complex and often confusing. From constant self-observation to consistent practice of management techniques, it’s not easy. Sometimes, we need some extra help... By Editorial TeamSeptember 29, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Does a Blood Pressure Reading Mean?Blood pressure readings are a regular occurrence for heart failure patients, whether it's at the doctor's office, cardiac rehab, or home. But how many of us understand what these numbers... By Morgan DrutchasSeptember 24, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 now they are attempting to find what exact... By John BottrellSeptember 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are There Any Risks to Quitting Smoking?We all know of the great benefits that come with quitting smoking. From reducing premature death to saving a considerable amount of money, there are clear advantages to quitting smoking... By Nour SahibSeptember 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, is there a connection between these two diseases?... By John BottrellSeptember 14, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Pelvic FloorHeart failure patients need to have a conversation about the pelvic floor! As a heart failure patient, a lot of medicine that we take (especially the diuretics) are hard on... By Morgan DrutchasSeptember 9, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 ischemia and infarction (a.k.a. heart attacks). I am... By John BottrellSeptember 8, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 to track how you are doing overtime and... By John BottrellAugust 31, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
