What Are Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices?...Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) is sometimes recommended by your cardiologist when medications have been unable to relieve symptoms of heart failure (HF). When the left ventricle becomes weak and damaged... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Beta-Blockers...Beta-blockers are a type of drug prescribed for people with systolic heart failure (HF). Beta-blockers can be used by people with systolic HF either with or without symptoms. Beta-blockers are... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)...Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are a type of drug prescribed for people with systolic heart failure (HF) caused by left ventricular dysfunction. ARBs can be used by people with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Alternative Therapies for Heart Failure...Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term often used to describe herbs, vitamins, non-herbal dietary products, and various kinds of therapies that are used outside the traditional practice of... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Aldosterone Antagonists...Aldosterone antagonists are a type of drug prescribed for people with heart failure and high blood pressure. Aldosterone antagonists can lower the risk of sudden cardiac death by about 20... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Acute Versus Chronic Heart Failure...A healthy heart pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. When the heart is not able to do its job, this is known as heart failure (HF). HF can develop suddenly... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors...Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a type of drug prescribed for people with systolic heart failure (HF) caused by left ventricular dysfunction. ACE inhibitors can be used by people with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symptom: Swelling and Sudden Weight Gain...Heart failure (HF) is an increasingly common health problem. In fact, it is the most common reason people over age 65 in the United States have to stay in a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Symptom: Shortness of Breath...Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, is a common symptom of heart failure (HF). It is normal for healthy individuals to experience shortness of breath when engaged in vigorous activity... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms: Poor Appetite and Nausea...Many symptoms of heart failure (HF) are easy to recognize. For example, shortness of breath, swelling, and getting tired easily are all common symptoms. But there are some symptoms that... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symptom: Increased Heart Rate...The warning signs of heart failure (HF) are different for everyone. One possible sign of HF is a rapid heartbeat at rest. A resting heart rate over 100 beats per... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Symptom: Fatigue...Fatigue can be described in a number of ways. Some think of it as extreme tiredness, others feel weary, having a lack of energy, or simply being exhausted after physical... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symptom: Confusion...Confusion is a common symptom of heart failure (HF). It may appear as memory loss or impaired thinking. A caregiver or relative often notices confusion before the person with HF... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symptom: Chest Pain/Pressure...Experiencing chest pain can be frightening, especially if it comes on suddenly. Chest pain and pressure can be caused by many things besides a heart attack, such as indigestion, pneumonia... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Stress Management and Heart Failure...Can managing stress prevent heart disease? According to researchers, when stress is excessive, it can contribute to high blood pressure, asthma, ulcers, and other medical conditions. When someone is under... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Special Populations Affected by Heart Failure...Anyone can develop heart failure (HF), whether you are young or old, male or female, or have a family history of heart disease. Specific populations are at risk for certain... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Self Monitoring and Heart Failure...If you have heart failure (HF) that has been treated with medications, surgical procedures, or medical devices, chances are you have been given instructions on how to manage your care... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Regular Exercise and Heart Failure...Exercise is good for you. It is a phrase we have all heard before. Just like the following adages that we have heard throughout our lives: “Eat your vegetables," "Drink... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Palliative Care and Hospice for People with Heart Failure...Traditional medical care for heart failure (HF) is aimed at improving heart function and/or delaying progression with medications, and managing symptoms. People with HF are at risk for sudden clinical... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Other Comorbidities...A comorbidity is a health condition that happens at the same time as another one. Commonly known comorbidities of heart disease include kidney damage, obesity, and diabetes. But other conditions... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
