What Is Heart Failure?...Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome with physiological signs and symptoms that develop when the heart is not functioning properly. A...
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...
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...
Flu vs. RSV vs. COVID-19: Symptoms, Differences, and Treatment...The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect...reactionscomments
RSV in the News...As the temperature drops each fall and winter, so do our chances of staying healthy. Unfortunately, this means that respiratory infections like...reactions4comments
What’s in My Pre-Packed Hospital "Go Bag"...When you are chronically ill, you will likely have seasons where you are constantly running around between different doctors appointments. At times...reactions8comments
Finding a Balance: Enjoying Asian Cuisine on a Low-Sodium Diet...Food is a huge part of our lives, bringing comfort, joy, and social connection. For those with heart failure, however, diet undergoes...reactionscomments
Barostim Therapy for Heart Failure: What You Need to Know...We recently had a question about Barostim from a community member. I will be honest – I had never heard that term...reactions7comments
Spreading Awareness for Heart Failure...It is so important to raise awareness about heart failure and other heart-related conditions. Our Health Leaders have written many articles about...reactionscomments
Emerging Heart Failure Research...Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition where the heart does not pump properly. The heart may not fill with enough blood...
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)...
Pacemaker Offers a New Lease On Life...Here's a brief update on my treatment for heart failure. My original heart failure was on 7/10/2010. I spent 4 days in...reactionscomments
The Importance Of Family Support...I have been reading through the posts this morning. I found it enlightening to read how many people posting had the support...reactionscomments
Ineligible For A Transplant...I have known I've had congenital heart failure since 2018. I got sent to a transplant doctor, and this year, on Aug...reactions2comments
Tracking My Fluid Retention...After two hospitalizations due to heart failure fluid retention, my cardiologist suggested I take on a CardioMems fluid sensor. Thus, a tiny...reactionscomments
Is it a Seizure or Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?...It is a sound and a vision I hope to never hear or see again. My daughter was 14 when she suffered...reactions11comments
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...
Learning More About Cardiac Rehabilitation...Has your doctor talked about cardiac rehab? Maybe you've thought about it, but still have questions. Starting something new can feel a...reactionscomments
How to Qualify for Home Oxygen Therapy...Have you ever wondered about the need for home oxygen therapy and if you qualify for it? Is it something that could...reactionscomments
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...
