How Are Sex and Relationships Impacted by Heart Failure?...You may wonder if sex is safe to have if you or your loved one has heart failure (HF). If you have experienced shortness of breath or feel winded with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Health Care Team Collaboration...Just as it is important for patients to collaborate with their healthcare team, it is also beneficial for caregivers to be involved early on. An open and honest relationship with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Glossary of Heart Failure...Ablation: A procedure to scar or destroy a section of heart tissue that allowed electrical signals to cause an abnormal heart rhythm. ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme): A class of drugs... By Editorial Team 13 min readBookmark for later
End-Of-Life Planning for People with Heart Failure...It is a topic most of us would prefer not to talk about, but heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition with no cure. Even with guideline-based medications and strict... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Emerging Heart Failure Research...Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition where the heart does not pump properly. The heart may not fill with enough blood or produce enough force to pump out enough... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Diagnosis Heart Failure: Tests...A heart failure (HF) diagnosis involves a physical exam, a description of symptoms, and for some people, other types of tests. In order to determine if you have heart failure... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Diagnosis Heart Failure: Physical Exam...A complete medical history and physical exam are the cornerstones in the clinical assessment of people with heart failure (HF). Important information gathered through history can identify both heart-related and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Diagnosis Heart Failure: Imaging Tests...To diagnose and monitor heart failure (HF) providers use many different diagnostic tools. A physical exam and blood work are generally the first two steps. Cardiovascular imaging can provide information... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Diagnosis Heart Failure: Blood Tests...The make-up of each person’s blood can offer information about their general health status and their heart health. Blood test results provide meaningful clinical findings that help in the diagnosis... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Diagnosing Heart Failure...The European Society of Cardiology defines heart failure (HF) as a “clinical syndrome characterized by typical symptoms (e.g. breathlessness, ankle swelling, and fatigue) that may be accompanied by signs (e.g... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Coping with Late Stage Heart Failure...Coping describes the tool we use to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties. Patients and caregivers alike may have begun the coping process at the time of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Coping with Heart Failure...According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, “cope” means to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties. For some, coping can be a struggle. For others, it can just... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Comorbidity: Diabetes...Specific conditions such as diabetes are known to have an effect on heart failure (HF) and heart failure can also impact the management of other preexisting medical conditions. The presence... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Comorbidity: COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure (HF) are two different medical conditions with similar symptoms. Considered comorbidities, they can be present at the same time and exacerbate (or... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Comorbidities: Depression and Anxiety...Comorbidities, the presence of multiple medical conditions in one person, make managing these conditions difficult. The goal is to manage symptoms and select the most appropriate treatment plan. Medical conditions... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Comorbidites: Chronic Kidney Disease...Heart failure (HF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD), which comes first? The answer is either. Heart disease can cause kidney disease and kidney disease can cause heart disease. The heart... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Comorbidities: Atrial Fibrillation and Other Arrhythmias...Each day our heart beats more than 100,000 times. For most, the heartbeat is steady and rhythmic. It is normal for the heart rate to change based on circumstances; slower... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Causes: Previous Medical Conditions That Contribute to HF...Most people who have heart failure (HF) have a prior medical condition that contributes to the development of HF. There are a number of conditions and diseases that can impact... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Causes: Deeper Dive into Comorbidities of HF...Comorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic diseases, illnesses, or conditions in one person. They can impact health outcomes, require more complex clinical management, and result in higher... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure...Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to improve cardiovascular health for people with many forms of heart disease or following a significant cardiac condition including heart attack or... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
