Heart Failure

Follow along on our year-long guide to Heart Failure, an exploration of the latest recommendations and research on diagnosis, treatment, and management of this chronic, progressive condition in which the heart is unable to pump a sufficient supply of blood. Heart failure is a serious problem, but many patients are able lead a full life when the condition is managed with medications and healthy lifestyle choices, particularly when support is available from family and friends. Each monthly installment of the Medical Journey will delve into another aspect of heart failure, including possible signs and symptoms, genetic factors, related conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and lessons learned from unique case studies -- all of which have undergone expert review. Every installment will also include a separate, downloadable, printable information resource for patients.

Heart Failure: A Look at Low Ejection Fraction

鈥揟he basics on heart failure with reduced, mildly reduced, and improved ejection fraction

Illustration of the letter i over a hand over a heart with cardiomyopathy

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For Your Patients: What Is Heart Failure?

Exploring Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

鈥揟he basics on pathogenesis and epidemiology

Illustration of a stethoscope over the letters HFpEF over a heart in failure

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For Your Patients: How Is Heart Failure Diagnosed?

Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Evaluation

鈥揊rom history taking, the physical exam, and diagnostics to remote monitoring and wearables

Illustration of a stethoscope over the letters HFrEF over a heart in failure

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For Your Patients: Getting the Most From Heart Failure Office Visits

Case Study: Lightheadedness, Fatigue in Man With Hypertension

鈥揑s it cardiac sarcoidosis or something else?

Illustration of a written case study over a heart in failure

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Evaluation

鈥揂 brief overview of congestion, hemodynamics, diagnostic scoring, and mimics

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For Your Patients: Self-Care for Heart Failure

Heart Failure Medical Management

鈥揟reatment across the heart failure spectrum

Illustration of a prescription bottle with pills, scalpel and scissor over a heart in failure

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For Your Patients: What to Expect From Cardiac Rehabilitation

Managing Heart Failure Comorbidities

鈥揌ypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and anemia care may require adjustment in HF

Illustration of different comorbidities over a heart in failure

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For Your Patients: Managing Heart Failure With Other Chronic Conditions

Case Study: Heart Failure Exacerbation Due to an Often Overlooked Cause

鈥揝hows importance of using wide differential when investigating HF

Device-Based Therapies for Heart Failure

鈥揌FrEF has the most options, but strategies are under development in HFmrEF and HFpEF as well

Illustration of an electrical jolt with an electrocardiogram over a heart in a circle over a heart in failure

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For Your Patients: Heart Failure Device Therapy

Managing Heart Failure Hospitalizations

鈥揝trategies for decongestion, inotropic support, and optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy

Illustration of a heart with a + sign with a patient in a hospital bed over a heart in failure

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For Your Patients: Making the Most of Heart Failure Medication

The Latest on Managing Advanced Heart Failure

鈥揥hen to consult out and what to consider for inotropes, circulatory support, and heart transplant

Illustration of an electrical jolt and exclamation point over a heart in failure

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For Your Patients: Managing Your Mood With Heart Failure

End-of-Life Care in Heart Failure

鈥揈arly palliative care and timely referral to hospice can maximize quality of survival

Illustration of a caregiver taking care of a patient with an IV in bed in a circle over a heart in failure

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For Your Patients: Facing Progression of Heart Failure

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