Decompensated Heart Failure...Decompensated heart failure, also called acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), occurs mostly in people with preexisting heart failure, although some cases are patients newly diagnosed with heart failure. ADHF means... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Is Congestive Heart Failure?...Congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic heart failure are terms that are both used to describe heart failure (HF). The predominant symptom of heart failure is congestion. Congestion is caused... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Cardiac Catheterization and Stents/Coronary Artery Bypass...Cardiac catheterization is both a diagnostic and procedural technique used to help cardiologists identify how well the heart is working. It is also used to look for certain kinds of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Heart Transplant...A heart transplant is a major surgery during which a failing, diseased heart is replaced by a healthy donor heart. A heart transplant is the only cure for end-stage heart... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Is a Heart-Healthy Diet?...A healthy diet has different meanings for different people. A healthy diet can vary based on where in the world you live, any medical conditions or allergies you have, as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Does Medicare Cover?...Medicare is the federal health insurance program designed for people in the US who are age 65 or older. It is available to a small group of younger people -... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Are Types of Heart Failure?...Heart failure (HF) is when the heart no longer functions properly. It leads to symptoms of chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and body swelling. The symptoms of HF can severely... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Heart Failure Classifications...Heart failure (HF) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding its stages and classifications can help you get the right diagnosis and treatment. Heart failure can be... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Surgery for Heart Failure...After a heart failure (HF) diagnosis, your doctor will try to find the cause. This can help suggest the right treatment for your situation. Lifestyle changes and medicines are usually... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNIs)...Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs) combine the drugs sacubitril and valsartan to treat heart failure. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), and sacubitril is a neprilysin inhibitor. ARNIs are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Are Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Heart Failure?...A diagnosis of heart failure (HF) can be alarming to patients and family members. If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with heart failure, there is information... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Are Pacemakers?...A pacemaker is a small battery-powered device designed to help the heartbeat in a regular rhythm. It is an effective tool in the management of heart rhythm disorders. A healthy... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Are Left, Right, and Biventricular Heart Failure?...There are two sides to every heart. Sometimes we think of feelings of the heart as being opposites, love and hate, happy and sad. But the structure of the heart... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Implanted/Monitoring Devices...Some people who have an abnormal heart rhythm or a disruption in their electrical impulses need help keeping their heart working right. There are cardiac devices that can help regulate... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators...An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a cardiac device that is used to prevent sudden death by sending an electrical shock to the heart in people with sustained ventricular tachycardia or... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Isosorbide Dinitrate/Hydralazine...Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine is used to treat Black adults with heart failure. These drugs are sometimes prescribed separately or as a single pill containing both medicines. They may also be used... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Diuretics...Diuretics, also known as water pills, are a type of drug used to treat some people with heart failure. Diuretics help the body release extra fluids and salt through urination... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Are Common Warning Signs of Heart Failure?...If you have been diagnosed with heart failure (HF), your healthcare team will teach you how to manage your condition. Each person experiences heart failure differently. It is important to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Are Common Risk Factors of Heart Failure?...Heart failure is the most common cause of hospital admission for older adults and the incidence and prevalence of heart failure increase dramatically with age. Heart failure can develop from... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Are Causes and Common Risk Factors of Heart Failure?...Heart failure is a chronic condition that is typically progressive (gets worse over time) and requires medications and lifestyle management. It is generally associated with age, but anyone can develop... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
