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...reactions1comment
What Is the Deal With NSAIDs?As someone with heart failure, you are likely aware of the recommendation to avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
The Pelvic FloorHeart failure patients need to have a conversation about the pelvic floor! As a heart failure patient, a lot of medicine that...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
How Is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
