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...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...

...Heart failure (HF) is a condition that develops when your heart can no longer pump enough blood and oxygen to your other organs. While it may sound dire, HF does...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...