Heart Failure
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about heart failure, including medical research on symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Now What? 5 Essential Things to Do After a Heart Failure Diagnosis
First breathe...and know you've got options. We walk you through the first few steps to take after finding out you have a heart failure.
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When the Heart Fails
Understanding the basics of heart failure can help you feel more in control—and less afraid. Find out more about the different types, how they’re diagnosed, and what the best treatment options are.
This Triathlete is Living with Heart Failure
Doctors aren't exactly sure what caused his heart to weaken, but a lack of answers has done little to slow him down. Learn the lessons that can come from living with heart failure.
Simple Ways to Manage Fluid Buildup
When you have heart failure, one major sign that it could be getting worse is excess fluid buildup in your body. Here are some key steps to keeping your levels in balance.
The FDA Just Approved a New Device That Eases Heart Failure Symptoms
For those with moderate-to-severe chronic heart failure, treatment options are limited. But a newly approved device may help.
Want to Live Longer With Heart Failure? Get That Flu Shot
New research shows that getting an annual flu shot reduces the risk of premature death from heart failure, particularly in patients 65 and older who already have compromised circulation and other health complications.
More Women Die From Heart Failure Than Men
Mortality rates from heart failure are higher in women than in men, and the rate of hospitalization related to heart failure has risen among women but declined among men, according to a study conducted at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
The Link Between Heredity and Heart Failure Risk
Researchers evaluated heart failure risk in adults who were adopted to assess the impact of genetic and environmental factors on heart failure risk.
What is an ARNI?
Latest approved heart drug, called an ARNI, lowers blood pressure and prevents hospitalization and death from heart failure.
Living With Heart Failure: How To Improve Nutrition
Learn more about how to improve diet choices and nutrition to mitigate or prevent the symptoms of heart failure.
Treatment Advances for Patients With Heart Failure
Learn more about advances in treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF), which include various medicines, implantable devices, and new wearable technology.