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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
Sotagliflozin and Hospitalizations in People With Heart FailureThere are many drugs used to treat heart failure, and even more are being researched. Recently, a drug called sotagliflozin has shown...reactionscomments
Regeneration May One Day Prevent, Treat, and Cure Heart FailureYour heart is a muscle. Muscle is a type of tissue. After heart attacks, some heart tissue dies and is replaced by...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
What Is AFib?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the 2 upper...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Adverse Effects of Beta-BlockersIf you have been diagnosed with Heart Failure (HF), you may have been prescribed a beta-blocker. A beta-blocker is a class of...reactions3comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. The clot generally forms...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
The Impact of COVID-19 on the HeartThe world continues to grapple with the dwindling COVID-19 pandemic. And researchers continue to work hard to understand the long-term effects of...reactionscomments
Antibody Desensitization TreatmentSometimes, people with heart failure face the decision of being listed for a transplant. However, not everyone qualifies for a heart transplant...reactionscomments
People With Heart Failure Can Try to DREAM for Better SleepOne of the most common symptoms of heart failure (HF) is sleep disturbance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that...reactions1comment
What Is Right Heart Failure? Usually when we refer to heart failure, we are talking about left heart failure. However, there are some people in this community...reactionscomments
Lather Up! Sunscreen and HFWe all know the importance of wearing sunscreen, especially during the summer months. However, some people with certain medical conditions, such as...reactionscomments
Your Heart May Hold Its Own Cure for Heart FailureResearchers have learned the heart may have its own immune cells. This could hold the key to a future treatment for heart...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
