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
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
