The ABCs of Drug ShortagesDrug shortages seem to be occurring more often than in pre-pandemic times. These shortages can be very frustrating – particularly for patients – but also for pharmacists and physicians. Let's... By Nour SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Causes Abdominal Swelling? Some people with heart failure develop abdominal swelling. This is when your stomach gives the appearance of fullness. You may feel bloated or full. So, what is it about heart... By John BottrellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Dietary Cholesterol Affect Blood Cholesterol Levels?Within the medical cardiac and natural health communities, there has been a long-standing debate whether consuming foods rich in fat can increase the risk of coronary artery disease. The greatest... By Nour SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Does the Heart Compensate During Heart Failure?As heart failure patients, I think we all know that heart failure does not mean that our heart has stopped working. The last time I checked, as a patient, I... By Morgan DrutchasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Guide to Common Drugs Prescribed After a Heart Attack (Part 2)Editor's note: this is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! This article continues the discussion of commonly prescribed drugs after a heart attack. Antihypertensives... By Nour SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nausea and Vomiting in Heart FailureLoss of appetite and nausea are potential symptoms that people with heart failure (HF) experience. It can relate to a feeling of being full and having a bloated abdomen, despite... By Nour SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 mean? What causes it? How might this contribute... By John BottrellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 during the daytime. Here are some tips to... By John BottrellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Guide to Common Drugs Prescribed After a Heart Attack (Part 1)The first heart attack can be an extremely overwhelming and frightening experience. It is not uncommon for people to stay admitted in the hospital for up to 5 days following... By Nour SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Immunomodulatory Drugs May Prevent, Cure Heart FailureYour immune system may play a role in heart diseases and researchers have suspected this for many years now. In fact, this was something they investigated in the 1960s and... By John BottrellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is Tylenol Safe for People With HF?There are several drugs that should not be used in people with heart failure (HF). We went over some of these drugs that should be avoided in a previous article... By Nour SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fish Oil: to Supplement or Not?As a pharmacist, I am often flagged down in the supplement aisle for inquiries about various supplements. It is common for people to supplement with over-the-counter options; in fact, 77%... By Nour SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 BottrellBookmark 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 BottrellBookmark 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 BottrellBookmark 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 TeamBookmark 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 TeamBookmark 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 BottrellBookmark 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 SahibBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments