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...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...A heart failure (HF) diagnosis can be frightening. There are common myths and misconceptions about the risk factors for HF. Understanding the facts can help you lead a heart-healthy lifestyle...

...Medicines and lifestyle changes will be part of your heart failure (HF) treatment plan. Medication can improve your heart function, delay the progression of your heart failure, and/or prevent a...

...If you have recently been diagnosed with heart failure (HF), you are not alone. HF affects approximately 6.5 million people in the United States. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition...

...Some people with heart failure need a device that can help their heart function properly. It may feel strange to think about having a device implanted in your chest. But...

...Heart failure (HF) develops when the heart is no longer pumping well enough to meet the demands of the body. Common symptoms of HF include: The American Heart Association (AHA)...

...Everyone with heart failure will be hospitalized at least once for initial diagnosis, worsening symptoms, or for a procedure. Life continues after you have been discharged from the hospital for...

...Heart failure (HF) is a condition with signs and symptoms that develop when the heart does not function properly. HF affects a person’s life expectancy. Medical guidelines indicate that a...

...Heart failure (HF) is defined by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology as a complex clinical syndrome, resulting from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs...

...The heart is a muscular organ about the size of an adult fist. It sits just to the left of the center of the chest, also known as the thoracic...