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...reactions1comment
How to Improve Heart HealthAbout 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactions8comments
What Is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)?A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Heart Failure, Learning a New LanguageIn 10th grade biology, my teacher, Ms. L, made us read Latin and Greek word roots and their meaning every day to...reactionscomments
6 Interesting Facts About Your Heart You May Not KnowEarlier I wrote a post describing the basic anatomy of the heart. In this post, I’d like to talk about some other...reactionscomments
