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 medications commonly used to treat HF, high blood... By Nour Sahib, BscPharm2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Understanding Your Water PillMost people with heart failure (HF) are no strangers to water pills. The water pill describes medications in a class of drugs known as diuretics. The following will outline what... By Nour Sahib, BscPharm2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 people with HF are 10 to 15 times... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
AFib and Heart Failure: Two Peas in a Pod? In one of our community posts about heart failure (HF) associated comorbid conditions, many people expressed the association between atrial fibrillation (AFib) and HF. Comorbidity means having more than one... By Nour Sahib, BscPharm2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 start the class. I didn't realize how helpful this... By Maggie Teliska2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 interesting facts about your heart. This is all... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Link Between Erectile Dysfunction and Heart FailureErectile dysfunction (ED) is not an easy topic of discussion for those who experience it. Some people choose to suffer silently rather than tell their physicians what they are experiencing... By Nour Sahib, BscPharm2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 scar tissue. Unlike other tissue, heart tissue cannot... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. This is a class of drugs used to... By Nour Sahib, BscPharm2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Different Types of Heart FailureThe term heart failure is an umbrella term as there are a few different types of heart failure. While they often are all clumped into one heart failure category, there... By Theresa Cannizzaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 potential for treating heart failure after hospitalization. Sotagliflozin... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:1Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trials: Is There One that is Right for Me?Clinical research is medical research that involves people.Clinical trials study new treatments for different medical, surgical, or behavioral treatments for different diseases and conditions.2-3 Clinical trials can also look at... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heart Failure Lexicon, Part 2Editor’s note: This is the second article in a 2-part series. The first is “Heart Failure Lexicon, Part 1.”Medical terms can be incredibly confusing even for people who work in... By Theresa Cannizzaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed.1,2 Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 body.1-2 These clots generally form in the lower... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments