Heart Failure Medical Reference

You've heard a lot about heart failure. Here's a look at some common myths and the facts behind the stories.

Is stem cell therapy the new frontier for treating heart failure? Explore the latest science moving into hospitals.

Common medications can cause heart failure, a condition where your heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. Here’s what you need to know to protect your heart.

Heart failure strikes both men and women, but not always the same way. Knowing the differences could help you get diagnosed and treated early.

Dizziness when you stand up may be a sign of heart failure. How are the two linked, and when should you be concerned?

Heart failure rarely occurs by itself. WebMD describes what conditions commonly go with it.

Is it a heart attack or heart failure? WebMD explains the difference.

WebMD examines the common myths and explains the facts around two heart conditions -- heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib).

If you're concerned you might be at risk for heart failure, find out more from WebMD about what causes it so you can take steps to prevent it.

WebMD explains what happens to your body when you have congestive heart failure.

Heart failure can affect your whole body, including your liver, kidneys, and lungs. Learn about the complications heart failure can cause and how to avoid them.

When your heart can't pump strongly enough, what does your body do to try to make up for having less oxygen?

It's definitely a two-way street. With heart failure, you're likely to have sleep troubles. Treating sleep apnea and insomnia may ease the burden on your heart.

In systolic heart failure, the left ventricle becomes weak and can't contract and work the way it should. There's no cure, but you can make lifestyle changes to help treat it.

With high-output heart failure, the heart is pumping a normal amount of blood, but it's still not enough to help the body work the way it should.

This severe complication of heart failure is also called body wasting. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.

When you have heart failure, oxygen therapy can help your body get the oxygen you need. Learn what’s involved with oxygen therapy and when you might need it.

What is diastolic heart failure? Is there a cure? How can you make your life better if you have it?

The term "heart failure" might sound like the heart is about to stop working. But it means something else.

From medications to tests, diagnosis to treatment, here's a look at the cardiac terms you might hear from your doctor when you're dealing with end-stage heart failure.

Are there treatments for end-stage heart failure? How do they work?

Could you have end-stage or advanced heart failure? Learn to spot the signs and symptoms.

Find out how a healthy diet, exercise, weight control, and other healthy habits can reduce your chances of getting heart failure.

Find out how you can keep your heart failure symptoms from suddenly getting worse.

Understanding the risks and causes of heart failure can help you prevent the condition and live a longer, more active life.