Managing Congestive Heart Failure

noor

10 months ago

informative with reasonable precision

cattwoman112­2

10 months ago

reassured me that I did the best that I could for my Dad when he was in the final stages of CHF. He passed away in November 2010.

Emily M.

10 months ago

Hi norman, thanks for your suggestion! It is extremely helpful for us to know how caregivers are responding. Take care -- Emily | Community Manager

norman

10 months ago

I have CHF but find it problematic to explain to family since the title sounds so drastic. It really ought to be changed. Can you develop research/article on zinc toxicity of dental creams, like Fixodent, since its use can bring on similar symptoms ?

davelebritt

10 months ago

Good advice! Thank you.

LadyAyn

10 months ago

As the "patient" (who is not at all patient) :), I always find it reassuring to know that I am not alone in my feelings. I am very fortunate to have found a wonderful new husband after my former bi-polar husband suddenly went ballistic a few years ago and that made my heart failure surface. My new husband is the polar opposite of the other one and encourages me at every turn. No one can understand how very, very helpful that can be to someone with CHF unless they have experienced it. I feel as if I have been reborn. If I must pick one item about this article that I found extremely helpful, it would be the emphasis on how important it is to always be supportive. It makes such an incredible difference to those of us who often feel that we are living on the edge. LadyAyn

Johnexo

11 months ago

Abnormally high blood pressure increases the amount of work the left ventricle has to do to pump blood out into the circulatory system. Over time, this greater workload can damage and weaken the heart. This can lead to heart failure if this damage is allowed to go on unchecked. http://www.biblehealth.com/congestive-heart-failure/causes-of-congestive-heart-failure.html

sappollos

about 1 year ago

My husband has been out of the hospital about a week now but is still very weak, disorientated,emotional, fatigued.He had pneumonia when he went in the hospital and then cogestive heart failure. At Home he requires oxygen 24-7, homcare, hurses, and physio therapist. Is there any hope for recovery. He is 84 years old. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

LadyAyn

over 1 year ago

This article is very helpful and helps me a lot in understanding my daily ups and downs with CHF. You furnish great, easy to understand information and it is very much appreciated!

syra

over 1 year ago

Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and is linked to cardiovascular mortality. Regular physical activity can help control blood lipid abnormalities, diabetes and obesity. Aerobic physical activity can also help reduce blood pressure. The results of pooled studies show that people who modify their behavior and start regular physical activity after heart attack have better rates of survival and better quality of life. Healthy people as well as many patients with cardiovascular disease can improve their fitness and exercise performance with training.

Hortencia

almost 4 years ago

My mom has been a CHF patient for quite sometime now - this article is incredibly uplifting and appreciated. thank you, thank you so much. - Hortencia Esquivel

Raynebow

over 4 years ago

This information with suggestions is extremely helpful! I appreciate the image of the checklist to post in the bathroom. Knowing what to look for and what steps I can take is a comfort.