Tag: Heart Failure
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.
What Does the Term ‘Ejection Fraction’ Mean for Your Heart?
The phrase “ejection fraction” is something many people have never heard until they or a loved one are diagnosed with a heart condition. Learn why measuring a person’s ejection fraction is so important for determining their overall heart health and creating a treatment plan.
Avoiding Dehydration When You Have Heart Failure
In the hot summer months, it is important to stay hydrated, but with heart disease, you also need to watch how much you drink to prevent fluid build-up.
What Are Triglycerides? What You Need to Know
You probably know that high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart attack—but having high levels of triglycerides can also put you at risk, especially if you already have cardiovascular disease. What are triglycerides, and what can you do to keep them at a healthy level?
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.