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Heart Failure: Symptoms, Lifestyle Changes and When …

WEBLimit the use of alcohol. Avoid tobacco and secondhand smoke as much as possible. Maintain regular blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol checkups. Manage your stress levels as much as possible. Laugh more. Maintain a …

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Collaborating With Your Heart Failure Healthcare Team

WEBHealth Care Team Collaboration. Just as it is important for patients to collaborate with their healthcare team, it is also beneficial for caregivers to be involved early on. 1 An open …

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Heart Failure Survival and Life Expectancy

WEBNational Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. NHANES, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics and …

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What Are the Stages of Heart Failure

WEBAt this stage, symptoms are typically manageable through treatment according to current HF guidelines. Symptoms might come and go depending on the level of activity. …

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What Is a Heart Healthy Diet for Heart Failure

WEBA healthy diet has different meanings for different people. A healthy diet can vary based on where in the world you live, any medical conditions or allergies you have, as well as …

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Is Confusion a Symptom of Heart Failure

WEBChanges to mental function look different for everyone with HF. Also, some of the symptoms of confusion can also be side effects of certain medicines. Symptoms include: …

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New York Heart Association Classification for Heart Failure

WEBBackground of classifications. The NYHA classification has been used for nearly a century. 1 It was first described in the year 1928, and was later updated in 1994. It classifies …

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Physical Exam for Heart Failure

WEBA complete medical history and physical exam are the cornerstones in the clinical assessment of people with heart failure (HF). 1-2 Important information gathered …

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Dancing as a Source of Exercise for People with Heart Failure

WEBBuilding connections through dance. Lastly, the benefits of dancing also extend to building connections with others. Heart failure can be such a lonely and overwhelming place. …

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What Are Safe Oxygen Levels

WEBIt is the most accurate measure of how much oxygen is in your arterial blood. Your PaO2 is measured as follows: 2. Normal is 60-106. Mild hypoxia is 60-79. Moderate hypoxia is …

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What Are Alternative Therapies for Heart Failure

WEBComplementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term used by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to describe herbs, vitamins, non-herbal dietary products, and various kinds …

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Connecting with the Heart Failure Community Through Forums

WEBConnecting with people in this community can be helpful in many ways. It may be a place for a person with heart failure to ask questions of others living with the condition, for a …

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Medicare Coverage and Heart Failure

WEBCardiac rehab is covered by Medicare Part B. You may be eligible if you have had a heart attack in the last 12 months, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair or …

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How to Qualify for Home Oxygen Therapy Heart-Failure.net

WEBFirst, you will sit in a chair. A pulse oximeter will be slipped over your finger. A resting SpO2 on room air is determined. Less than 88% means you may benefit from oxygen. Then …

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What Are the Different Types of Coronary Artery Lesions

WEBThe aorta branches into smaller arteries and those arteries branch into smaller arteries throughout the body. The areas where an artery branches into 2 or more smaller vessels …

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WEB4 reactions. 227 replies. Active 3 days ago. Has heart failure affected your mental health? What has helped you cope? There is a direct connection between emotional and …

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How Can Compression Socks Help People With Heart Failure

WEBIf you are over fatigued or feeling weak during the day or after exercising, ask your cardiologist about using compression socks to both combats falling blood pressure and …

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Can I Take Tylenol if I am Living With Heart Failure

WEBFor most adults, the maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams daily split throughout the day, every 4 to 6 hours. For a regular acetaminophen tablet of 500 mg, that equates to 8 …

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