Tag: CHF
5 Tips for Understanding Heart Failure Medications
Heart failure isn’t without hope. That’s because many treatments can help you stay active and keep doing what you love. Research into new therapies and better ways of treatment continues. For many people, one type of treatment helps everyday life: heart failure medications.
Congestive Heart Failure: What to Know About Fluid Overload
Heart failure limits your heart’s ability to keep up with your body’s need for blood. Congestive heart failure adds another challenge: breathing difficulties from the extra fluid in your body.
Exercising for a Healthy Heart When You Have Heart Disease
If you have heart disease, it is very important to get moving! Exercise can be fun – just pick an activity that you enjoy. Learn how to get off the couch and feel better safely.
Heart Fluid Retention
Imagine a jam-packed Interstate 95 at 5 pm on a weekday. With CHF and other forms of heart disease, this traffic jam is what’s happening inside your body. Learn what fluid retention is and how to reduce it.
Congestive Heart Failure: What You Need to Know
If you’re experiencing shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, abdominal discomfort, increasing abdominal size, or difficulty sleeping due to breathing issues, congestive heart failure might be to blame. Learn more and listen to a podcast about this type of heart disease, including red flags and treatment options.
How to Tell if You Have Edema
If you have congestive heart failure or a related disease, your doctor might have you check whether you have fluid build-up in your feet, ankles or lower legs that causes swelling called edema. Here is a guide on what to look for and what you can do to prevent edema or swelling in your legs.