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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An Overview of Complications and Comorbidities of Heart Failure...Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome that occurs when the heart cannot pump blood properly. It is generally well understood. However, the presence of comorbidities, other underlying medical...
A Caregiver's Role in Caring for People With Heart Failure...Caregiving is complex. It may start with someone needing a few hours of help here and there and wind up being a full-time job. Taking care of someone with heart...
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Common Symptoms of Heart Failure?...It is important to recognize the common signs of heart failure. Symptoms associated with heart failure may not be the sign of an emergency, but understanding your condition and being...
How Is Heart Failure Treated?...Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome resulting from a structural and/or functional problem with the heart that can limit its pumping action and affect its ability to fill...
Will Jones...Will was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. I am a retired high school English teacher and administrator, a career that included nine years as principal of San Luis Obispo...
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Welcome to Heart-Failure.net Stories...At Heart-Failure.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with heart failure can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Heart Failure & Maintaining Quality of Life...Coping and maintaining ones' quality of life can be difficult with all the challenging symptoms, impaired physical function, treatment demands, stress, and so much more. How does one living with...Reactions0reactionsComments62 repliesCopingLifestyle Changes
Should I seek a second opinion?...Has anyone had experience with getting a second opinion after an initial diagnosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosis
What advice would you give to someone newly diagnosed with Heart Failure?...It’s okay to feel scared or overwhelmed, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone....Reactions0reactionsComments36 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
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