Heart Failure

One of the most common medications people with CHF take is called an ACE inhibitor. ACE inhibitors are used to lower blood pressure....

Congestive heart failure is considered advanced when your symptoms are no longer controlled with medication, you’ve been in the hosp...

Some people with CHF can benefit from having a device called an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or ICD, inserted  under the...

If you’re living with heart failure, making healthy lifestyle choices can have a big impact on how you feel. It’s all about taking a...

You may take a medication called a beta blocker to help treat your CHF. Beta blockers are important in managing heart failure becaus...

If you have heart failure and an irregular heart rhythm, your doctor may recommend cardiac resynchronization therapy, or CRT. CRT de...

To understand more about your condition, your doctor may need to order some tests. The most common tests for heart failure are a che...

You may take diuretics to help treat some of your symptoms. Diuretics help your body release fluid as urine, which reduces the amoun...

When you have heart failure, it’s important to find the right balance of rest and physical activity. It’s a good idea to plan rest t...