Site Links for Heart Failure
- Quiz: What’s Causing Your Swelling?
- Diastolic Heart Failure: What Is It?
- Systolic Heart Failure: What Is It?
- Heart Failure and Heart Transplants
- Symptoms of Heart Failure
- Heart Failure Symptoms
- Treating Severe Heart Failure
- Heart Failure Symptoms
- Heart Failure Medication Guidelines
- Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Athletes and Others
- How to tell the difference between a heart attack and heart failure
- A Glossary of Heart Failure Terms
- Edema: Types, Causes, and Symptoms
- Your Heart Rate
- Heart Failure Treatment by Stage
- Why Are My Lungs Congested?
- What is endocarditis?
- What is ischemia?
- What are calcium channel blockers?
- When should you call the doctor right away about side effects of ACE inhibitors?
- What are complications of heart failure that can affect your sleep?
- What is cardiac arrest?
- When should I get emergency care for heart failure?
- When should I seek emergency care for heart failure?
- How do calcium channel blockers treat heart failure?
- When should you call your doctor about the side effects of ACE inhibitors?
- What is the definition of silent ischemia?
- What are the signs of organ rejection in a heart transplant?
- When should you get emergency care for heart failure?
- Are your lungs congested because of lung cancer?
- What is the definition of ischemia?
- What is the definition of defibrillator?
- How can end-stage heart failure cause anxiety?
- What is the definition of cardiac arrest?
- What is the definition of endocarditis?
- When should you get medical help ASAP about orthostatic hypotension and heart failure?
- When should you call your doctor about side effects of vasodilators?
- Video: Warning Signs of Cardiac Arrest
- What can irregular heartbeats from heart failure cause?
- How can heart failure cause anemia?
- What does congestive heart failure do to your body?
- How can end-stage heart failure cause shortness of breath?
- How can end-stage heart failure cause more bathroom visits?
- How can end-stage heart failure cause sleep problems?
- How can end-stage heart failure cause you to eat less?
- How can end-stage heart failure cause fatigue?
- How can end-stage heart failure cause swelling?
- What happens when you have end-stage heart failure?
- How can end-stage heart failure cause a racing heartbeat?
- How can end-stage heart failure cause coughing?
- How can diabetes medications cause heart failure?
- How can medications cause heart failure?
- Are your lungs congested because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
- Are your lungs congested because of a cold?
- Are your lungs congested because of heart failure?
- Are your lungs congested because of allergies?
- Are your lungs congested because of a heart attack?
- What causes right-side heart failure?
- How is right-side heart failure treated?
- Are your lungs congested because of pneumonia?
- What are the symptoms of right-side heart failure?
- What is right-side heart failure?
- Are your lungs congested because of asthma?
- How is leg edema treated?
- How do you know if your edema is caused by a critical illness?
- How do you know if your edema is caused by obstruction of flow?
- How does an edema happen?
- What causes an edema?
- Heart Failure Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- How can you lessen your heart failure symptoms?
- How can you monitor your weight and lose weight if needed to manage heart failure?
- How can taking your medications as prescribed help with managing heart failure?
- How can heart failure cause dizziness, fatigue, and weakness?
- How can cardiomyopathy cause heart failure?
- How is stage D heart failure treated?
- What are the symptoms of heart failure?
- What is stage A heart failure?
- How does systolic heart failure happen?
- How can heart failure cause fluid and water retention?
- How can heart failure cause congested lungs?
- How is stage A heart failure treated?
- What is stage D heart failure?
- What is stage C heart failure?
- How is stage B heart failure treated?
- What causes heart failure?
- How can a heart attack cause heart failure?
- How is stage C heart failure treated?
- What are other guidelines for taking calcium channel blockers for heart failure?
- Which calcium channel blockers can treat heart failure?
- How much salt can you have if you have heart failure?
- What are some cooking tips to help maintain a low-salt diet for your heart failure?
- How much breads and grains should you have if you have heart failure?
- How much protein should you have if you have heart failure?
- What are the ingredients for salt-less surprise to maintain a low-salt diet for heart failure?
- How much fats, oils, and condiments should you have if you have heart failure?
- What are recommended salads if you have heart failure and are trying to maintain a low-salt diet?
- What are the ingredients for spicy blend to maintain a low-salt diet for heart failure?
- What are the ingredients for herb seasoning to maintain a low-salt diet for heart failure?
- How much sweets and snacks should you have if you have heart failure?
- What are recommended main courses if you have heart failure and are trying to maintain a low-salt diet?
- How much dairy products should you have if you have heart failure?
- What are recommended desserts if you have heart failure and are trying to maintain a low-salt diet?
- How much vegetables and fruits should you have if you have heart failure?
- How does an LVAD work?
- What is an LVAD?
- How do I take ACE inhibitors for heart failure?
- Should I avoid certain foods or medicine while taking ACE inhibitors?
- How should you take beta blockers to treat heart failure?
- What are the side effects associated with taking beta-blockers for heart failure?
- What are some examples of ACE inhibitors to treat heart failure?
- How do beta-blockers help with heart failure?
- What are some other guidelines for taking ACE inhibitors?
- What is a CT coronary angiogram used for to diagnose heart failure?
- How often do you need to get your pacemaker checked?
- When can you do normal activities after a pacemaker implant?
- When can you go home after your pacemaker implant?
- How can you prepare for the biventricular pacemaker implant?
- How can medications affect your daily life after a heart transplant?
- What is an echocardiogram used for to diagnose heart failure?
- How will you know if your pacemaker needs to be changed?
- How do doctors implant a biventricular pacemaker?
- How can a heart transplant affect your diet?
- How does a biventricular pacemaker help treat heart failure?
- How are organ donors for heart transplants found?
- What happens to my heart if I have heart failure?
- How many people are in need of a heart transplant?
- What happens in a hospital stay after a pacemaker implantation?
- How can a heart transplant affect how you exercise?
- What is an electrocardiogram used for to diagnose heart failure?
- What is a pacemaker identification card?
- What is a B-type natriuretic peptide blood test when diagnosing heart failure?
- How long can you live after a heart transplant?
- What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?
- How do ACE inhibitors work to treat heart failure?
- What is a stress test used for to diagnose heart failure?
- Who are the best candidates for a biventricular pacemaker?
- What do doctors look for when taking a blood test for heart failure?
- How can you care for your wound after a pacemaker implant?
- What happens during the final pacemaker check?
- How long do pacemakers last?
- Why does someone have to stay in the hospital after the pacemaker implant?
- When will someone be able to go home after the pacemaker implant?
- What is the pacemaker follow-up schedule look like?
- How often should someone get their pacemaker checked?
- What happens during the pacemaker implantation?
- Who is the best candidate for a biventricular pacemaker?
- Why would a doctor recommend combination implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and pacemaker therapy?
- How does someone prepare for a biventricular pacemaker implant?
- What happens when not enough blood is pumped into the body?
- How will I know if my pacemaker needs to be changed?
- When can someone do normal activities after the pacemaker implant?
- What happens after the pacemaker check?
- What is your target heart rate?
- What is your pulse?
- What are some other guidelines when taking potassium and magnesium supplements?
- What should you do when beginning an exercise program?
- What foods should I avoided if I take magnesium or potassium supplements?
- 10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Heart Failure
- Heart Failure: What Are the Complications?
- A Glossary of End-Stage Heart Failure Terms
- Heart Failure and Medication: Is There a Link?
- Heart Failure and the LVAD
- Congestive Heart Failure: What Happens?
- Myths and Facts About Heart Failure and AFib
- How Are Heart Failure and Sleep Related?
- High-Output Heart Failure: What Is It?
- End Stage Heart Failure: How to Spot It
- Heart Failure: Rehab by Stage
- What is right-side heart failure?
- What Is Heart Failure?
- Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Failure
- How Do I Get a Diagnosis of Heart Failure?
- Heart Failure and the Echocardiogram
- Living With Heart Failure
- Diet and Heart Failure
- Heart Failure and the BNP Blood Test
- Heart Failure: Am I at Risk, and Can I Prevent It?
- A List of Heart Failure Resources
- Heart Failure and Stress Management
- When to Call the Doctor About Your Heart Failure
- Heart Failure Treatment With Potassium and Magnesium Supplements
- Heart Failure and the Biventricular Pacemaker
- Implantable Devices for Heart-Failure Treatment
- Detecting and Treating Heart Failure
- Heart Failure and the Biventricular Pacemaker
- What Heart Failure Looks Like in Women
- Video: Why It’s Important to Exercise With Heart Failure
- Video: Warning Signs of Heart Failure
- Video: Living With Heart Disease
- Video: How Do I Monitor My Heart Failure?
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Healing Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Heart Failure: Signs Your Treatment Isn’t Working
- Your Doctor's Exam for Heart Failure
- Treating Heart Failure With ACE Inhibitors
- Using Beta-Blockers to Treat Heart Failure
- Treating Heart Failure With Diuretics
- Heart Failure -- the Basics
- Treating Heart Failure With Aldactone
- Heart Pump Medication and Heart Failure
- Treating Heart Failure With Digoxin
- Heart Failure and Blood Vessel Dilators
- How to Manage Heart Failure With Lifestyle Changes
- Medications for Heart Failure
- Heart Failure and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Treating Heart Failure with Calcium Channel Blockers
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Failure Exercise Log
- Heart Failure and a Low-Salt Diet
- How to Monitor Your Heart Failure
- Caregiving After Surgery for Heart Failure
- 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Heart Failure
- Heart Attack Symptoms and MCE
- Teeny-Tiny Mini Pacemaker
- Video: How a Widow Maker Heart Attack Happens
- Video on Key Facts About Heart Attacks
- Edema: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
- A Low-Sodium Diet for Heart Failure
- BNP Blood Tests
- Is stem cell therapy approved to treat heart failure?
- How do you know when someone can drive after heart failure surgery?
- Does getting an ICD require surgery?
- Should I avoid certain medicines while taking angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
- When can I go home after surgery to get an ICD?
- How do I take angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
- When should you call the doctor about side effects of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
- Should I avoid certain foods when taking angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
- How do you measure your pulse?
- Should you be careful around metal detectors after getting an ICD?
- Is an ICD different than a pacemaker?
- What is a normal blood pressure?
- When should you take your heart failure medication?
- When should you call the doctor about your loved one's wound from heart failure surgery?
- What are the three types of ICD therapy pulses?
- How can you make sure you don't miss taking heart failure medication?
- Can medication cure heart failure?
- What can affect your blood pressure?
- Is a persistent cough a sign that you may need a change in your heart failure treatment?
- How are stem cells used to treat heart failure?
- What are examples of vasodilators?
- What are the side effects of vasodilators?
- How should I take care of the area around the surgical cut after heart failure surgery?
- Should you monitor your heart rate when taking heart failure medication?
- Are cell phones safe if you have an ICD?
- Can you take over-the-counter drugs with heart failure medication?
- What happens during surgery for an ICD?
- How does an ICD work for heart failure?
- How quickly can an ICD work?
- What should you do if you forget to take a dose of heart failure medication?
- Should you be careful around magnets after getting an ICD?
- Can you get dizzy from taking heart failure medication?
- What two measurements are ued to record your blood pressure?
- Why does your doctor listen to your heartbeat when checking for heart failure?
- When should you talk to your doctor about orthostatic hypotension?
- How long does an ICD last?
- Can you decrease your dosage of heart failure medication in order to save money?
- Should you tell your doctor about your heart conditions before getting an anesthetic?
- How should I take vasodilators?
- What can help you loved one get sleep after heart failure surgery?
- What are the pros and cons in left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- Is diabetes linked to heart failure in middle-aged women?
- What is cardiac rehabilitation after you get a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- What are the most common causes of heart failure?
- Do women or men tend to live longer with heart failure
- How can you help your loved one with pain relief after heart failure surgery?
- Is it normal for your loved one to have sleeping problems after heart failure surgery?
- Can coronary heart disease cause heart failure in women?
- Heart Failure Myths & Facts
- When should you call your doctor about signs of infection after you get a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- How does heart failure in women affect them by age?
- When should you tell your doctor or nurse about side effects of heart pump drugs for heart failure?
- What are examples of heart pump drugs?
- What happens if heart failure is left untreated?
- How common is heart failure and how serious is it?
- What is inotropic therapy for heart failure?
- Can someone climb stairs after heart failure surgery?
- How does heart failure affect the lungs?
- What emotions are common after having heart failure surgery?
- What diet changes should I make while taking heart pump drugs for heart failure?
- What is important to remember when taking angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
- How are drops in blood pressure related to heart failure?
- What is a drop in blood pressure when you stand up called?
- What are the types of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
- What are symptoms of orthostatic hypotension?
- Does everyone who gets sudden drops in blood pressure have heart failure?
- What are common symptoms of heart failure?
- Why might your blood pressure drop when you stand up?
- Who might be a good candidate for a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- What are vasodilators?
- What medications and therapies might work better for heart failure in women?
- When should you call your doctor immediately about side effects of heart pump drugs for heart failure?
- What can you expect after your surgery for a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- How does your heart work if you have heart failure?
- What are the risks of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- Is high blood pressure a risk for heart failure in women?
- Can a ventricular assist device (LVAD) help with heart failure?
- If you feel better, can you stop inotropic therapy medication?
- Can a ventricular assist device (LVAD) help with heart failure in the long-term?
- How do you get a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- What is a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- Can pregnancy cause heart failure in women?
- When can you return to normal activities after receiving a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- Are women more likely than men to get heart failure?
- Who needs a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- Who shouldn't get an LVAD?
- What is commissurotomy?
- What is atrial flutter?
- What drugs can help manage pain from end-stage heart failure?
- What is cardioversion
- What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
- What is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?
- What is inotropic medication?
- What is an aneurysm?
- What is heart muscle disease (Cardiomyopathy) and how can it lead to heart failure?
- What is a transesophageal echocardiogram (echo)?
- How does heart failure affect your lungs?
- How is fatigue a symptom of heart failure?
- How can weight gain or swelling be a symptom of heart failure?
- What is right-sided heart failure?
- What is the intravascular ultrasound echocardiogram (echo)?
- How can heart failure affect your weight and muscle loss?
- What is obesity and how can it lead to heart failure?
- What is a transthoracic echocardiogram (echo)?
- What is restenosis?
- Why would a doctor order an echocardiogram (echo)?
- What is atherectomy?
- What is carotid artery disease?
- What are immunosuppressants?
- What is atherosclerosis
- What is myocarditis?
- What is minimally invasive heart surgery?
- What do diuretics do to help with end-stage heart failure?
- What is ventricular fibrillation?
- Can heart attacks lead to heart failure?
- What is cardiomyopathy?
- Should I avoid certain drugs while taking beta-blockers?
- What is an echocardiogram (echo)?
- What is ventricular tachycardia?
- What is a multigated acquisition scan?
- How should I take beta-blockers?
- What is cardiac MRI?
- How does heart failure happen?
- What are the most common drugs for people with end-stage heart failure?
- What is mitral stenosis?
- How can an increased heart rate be a symptom of heart failure?
- How is a persistent cough a symptom of heart failure?
- What is a vasodilator?
- What can I do to manage my heart failure?
- What is heart valve disease, and can it cause heart failure?
- Can cardiomyopathy cause systolic heart failure?
- What happens if drugs don't help heart failure?
- Are heart failure and a heart attack different?
- When you have heart failure, what are signs you're getting dehydrated as a side effect of diuretics?
- What is a stent?
- What foods are considered fluids as well?
- How is a pacemaker places inside your heart?
- How do oxygen tanks work for oxygen therapy for heart failure?
- What is congestive heart failure?
- What tests might your doctor suggest to find out if you have high-output heart failure?
- How can getting a heart transplant help treat end-stage heart failure?
- Can lifestyle changes lower your risk of heart failure?
- What are angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs)?
- Can a heart attack be caused by a severe spasm?
- Can I prevent heart failure?
- What happens after the pacemaker is implanted?
- What medications must I take after getting a heart transplant?
- How can staying active help lower your risk of heart failure?
- What are guidelines for taking calcium channel blockers?
- What should you wear when you go to the hospital for your biventricular pacemaker implant?
- What are some tips to get better sleep?
- What are arrhythmias, and how are they sometimes linked to heart failure?
- How can you breathe better if you have heart failure?
- What happens during the final pacemaker check after the pacemaker is implanted?
- What are common signs of high-output heart failure?
- What causes high-output heart failure?
- What should you consider before deciding if a heart transplant may be right for you?
- What should you do to keep oxygen therapy for heart failure safe?
- Will I need to follow a special diet after a heart transplant?
- How often do I need to get the pacemaker checked?
- Can eating right lower your risk of heart failure?
- Does cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) help with heart failure?
- How can heart failure make it hard to breathe while sleeping?
- Can plaque cause a heart attack?
- Where do donor organs come from?
- Can you exercise after getting a heart transplant?
- Who is considered for a heart transplant?
- What medications can help manage systolic heart failure?
- Why is it important to track your heart failure?
- What are guidelines for taking medicine with Aldactone?
- Can treating other heart-related conditions you have help lower your risk of heart failure?
- What are some general tips for taking diuretics if you have heart failure?
- What drugs can be a problem if you have heart failure?
- When will I be able to go home after a pacemaker implant?
- How do I prepare for the biventricular pacemaker implant?
- What is vascular disease, and how is it linked to heart failure?
- How long does a heart transplant procedure last and how long is recovery?
- How does the doctor test if the leads are in place for the pacemaker?
- What is pericardial disease, and why is it sometimes linked to heart failure?
- How does your body respond to heart failure?
- What is ischemia and how can it cause a heart attack?
- What are types of heart pump drugs?
- What can you do to set yourself up for a restful night's sleep?
- What is cardiomyopathy, and how can it lead to heart failure?
- What are symptoms of diastolic heart failure?
- How do I take potassium and magnesium supplements?
- Should I avoid smoking if I have heart failure?
- Can high blood pressure cause systolic heart failure?
- What are examples of calcium channel blockers?
- How does a traditional pacemaker work?
- When can I do normal activities after a pacemaker implantation?
- How do you treat cardiac cachexia?
- What are diuretics and what are they used for?
- How are pacemakers implanted inside of the heart?
- How does oxygen therapy for heart failure work?
- Can dizziness, fatigue, and weakness be a heart failure symptom?
- How should I take calcium channel blockers?
- How can you treat diastolic heart failure with medication?
- How can you keep track of how much fluid you take in if you have heart failure?
- What are side effects of calcium channel blockers?
- What is a triglyceride?
- How can you make sure to limit salt in your diet if you have heart failure?
- What are some ways cardiac cachexia affects the body and causes symptoms?
- What are side effects of Aldactone for heart failure?
- Who may be on your treatment team for heart failure?
- If you have heart failure, what should you tell your doctor about before being prescribed a diuretic?
- Is there a known connection between stress and heart failure?
- When are calcium channel blockers used?
- Can I have caffeine if I have Afib?
- How often should you see your doctor if you have heart failure?
- What will it feel like when the doctor puts in the pacemaker during the endocardial approach?
- How is the pacemaker implanted?
- When will I be able to go home after getting the pacemaker?
- Will I stay in the hospital after my pacemaker is implanted?
- Can high blood pressure raise your odds of getting heart failure?
- What lifestyle changes can help with diastolic heart failure?
- Can congested lungs be a heart failure symptom?
- What are biventricular pacemakers used for?
- Can you easily feel an irregular heartbeat caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
- What are some tips to help you breathe at night if you have heart failure?
- When should you talk to your doctor about side effects of digoxin?
- What is coronary artery disease, and how is it sometimes linked to heart failure?
- What is cortisol and how is it linked to heart failure?
- What are symptoms of right-side heart failure?
- How are obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and heart failure related?
- What is Aldactone?
- What is digoxin and what is it used for?
- Can fluid and water retention be a heart failure symptom?
- Can I have sex and drive a car if I have Afib?
- What are examples of magnesium supplements?
- How long does the pacemaker implant procedure last?
- What should you wear when you go to the hospital for a biventricular pacemaker implant?
- Can I use herbal supplements if I have heart failure?
- What is left-side heart failure?
- Do ACE inhibitors treat heart failure?
- Can a long-term sleep problem raise your chance of getting heart failure?
- What does stress do to your body?
- What is a pacemaker identification?
- What are side effects of digoxin?
- What is the difference in a normal heart and a person with heart failure?
- If you have heart failure, what are some healthy ways to ease your stress?
- What are creative ways to lower your stress if you have heart failure?
- What needs to happen before I begin heart failure treatment?
- What should you be aware of if you are taking diuretics with digoxin?
- What exercise can I do to help my heart failure?
- What happened to people who took an 8-week program on coping skills for stress?
- How do I prepare for a biventricular pacemaker implant?
- What foods and medicines should you avoid while taking ACE inhibitors?
- Should you tell your doctor about all medications you are taking while taking ACE inhibitors?
- Can I take other medications while taking calcium channel blockers?
- Can limiting alcohol help lower your risk of heart failure?
- What types of diuretics are there?
- What is coronary heart disease?
- How can you control your blood pressure?
- Which type of oxygen therapy device for heart failure may be right for you?
- What can I do to help my heart failure?
- Are there enough hearts available for heart transplants?
- Can coronary artery disease cause systolic heart failure?
- How long can a person live after a heart transplant?
- What are the first symptoms of heart attack?
- Can heart valve problems cause systolic heart failure?
- What guidelines should you follow while taking heart pump medication?
- What are ACE inhibitors?
- Who do biventricular pacemakers help?
- Should you avoid certain foods while taking heart pump medication?
- What are examples of potassium supplements?
- How is a pacemaker placed outside the heart?
- What prescription drugs should you take at a certain time if you are also taking digoxin?
- What are warning signs of rejection after a heart transplant?
- How is high-output heart failure treated?
- Can you live normally after a heart transplant?
- Why might ongoing stress be unhealthier than usual if you have heart failure?
- What are some general guidelines for taking digoxin?
- What is compensated heart failure?
- How do I take ACE inhibitors?
- Can managing stress help lower your risk of heart failure?
- What is high-output heart failure?
- What side effects of heart pump medications should you tell your doctor about right away?
- Is it hard to tell when someone with heart failure has lost weight?
- Why should you watch how much you drink if you have heart failure?
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