Heart Conditions
Learn the risk factors for a heart attack and what a diagnosis of congestive heart failure really means. Plus: Get answers to frequently asked questions about heart concerns--or ask your own question.
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People can live with heart failure for years or even decades. Know how to manage heart failure through medication, diet, proper care, and more.
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Many people experience clues to heart trouble -- but don't recognize what they mean. Learn seven physical hints that you may need a heart checkup.
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Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is a common heart condition that requires monitoring. Know when A-fib symptoms mean you should contact a doctor.
More About Heart Conditions
Articles
- Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib)
- Top Triggers of Heart Failure Exacerbations
- 5 Surprising Ways Naps Improve Your Health
- Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib): Rhythm Control or Rate Control?
- How to Help Someone Live With Angina
- Kitchen Gadgets and Health
- What Is a Heart Attack?
- Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib): 5 Related Medical Problems
- NHLBI: Interview With Patrice Desvigne-Nickens
- 10 Questions to Ask After a Heart Attack
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Questions
- How long can you live with only one side of your heart functioning?
- Will dialysis help someone with end-stage CHF?
- My grandmother is on a ventilator and has moderate heart failure. What does this mean?
- What is the life expectancy for someone with advanced congestive heart failure?
- What does "end stage" congestive heart failure mean for my mother?
- How can I help my dad become independent of care?
- Could my father die during angioplasty?
- Could a defibrillator cause my heart to race?
- Can a leaky heart valve cause heart failure?
- Will Dad be recovering from heart failure?
- Read more questions about Heart Conditions…
Community
- Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
- Why Are Men At Greater Risk Of Heart Attack?
- Who Else Would Give Up The Caregiver "Job" If You Could?
- The National Alliance for Caregiving is seeking family caregivers of veterans for a new study
- Husband's CHF has changed his personality and I'm so upset!
- My brother needs, but is angry about accepting help. What can I do for him?
- I feel like Dad should have more tests done, but the doctors say "no". Help!
- He's nearing the end and he's having nightmares - how can I help?
