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 Bottrell6 days agoBookmark 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
Should I Be Scared of a Cath?I see many posts about people fearing a heart catheterization, so as someone who has had several, I want to help put the collective mind at ease. Keep in mind... By Morgan DrutchasAugust 30, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Breathing Conditions and Heart FailurePoor sleep quality can have significant impacts on our mental and physical health. People with heart failure (HF) commonly suffer from poor sleep quality. Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) conditions, such as... By Nour SahibAugust 25, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let’s Talk Cardiac AblationsThere are many different treatments for heart failure as well as other cardiac conditions. While most are medications, there are other non-surgical type treatments. Ablations have evolved over the years... By Theresa CannizzaroAugust 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Relationships Between Patients and Doctors: a Pharmacist's Perspective (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Keep an eye out for part 2! As a pharmacist, I often hear about the quality of the patient-doctor relationship directly... By Nour SahibAugust 19, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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.1 But is coffee good for you? And is... By John BottrellAugust 10, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 mean? What causes it? How might this contribute... By John BottrellJuly 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial TeamJuly 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PCSK9 Inhibitors: The New Cholesterol-Lowering DrugsIf you have elevated cholesterol, you may have heard of the new drugs classified as PCSK9 inhibitors. Drugs within this class include alirocumab (Praluent) and evolocumab (Repatha). Most people with... By Nour SahibJuly 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Longer Work Hours May Increase Risk of a Second Heart AttackAn April 2021 study has found that longer work hours increase a person’s risk of having a second heart attack. The study was published in the Journal of the American... By Editorial TeamJuly 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Acquired Long QTC SyndromeLong QTC syndrome is common in the heart failure community. It is a heart rhythm condition that can be either congenital (a condition present at birth) or acquired (condition occurs... By Nour SahibJune 28, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Statins: Good or Bad?People with heart failure often have additional comorbidities, such as elevated cholesterol levels. Elevated cholesterol is also known as hypercholesterolemia in the medical world. The most common treatment for high... By Nour SahibJune 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Heart Failure?Plant-based diets have increased in popularity over the past few years. It's hard to miss all the plant-based options when shopping: there is almond, cashew, and oat milk; vegetarian burgers... By Nour SahibJune 18, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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. So I thought it would be neat to... By John BottrellJune 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 what is often called your cardiovascular system. So... By John BottrellJune 7, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Nitroglycerin for Chest PainChest pain, medically known as angina, can sometimes be a symptom of heart disease. Angina is common in people with heart failure (HF). The following will help break down what... By Nour SahibJune 2, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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.2 Here is a... By John BottrellJune 1, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
