Heart Failure http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Recognizing-Advanced-Heart-Failure-and-Knowing-Your-Options_UCM_441926_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains that having advanced heart failure does not mean you have run out of treatment options and shared decision making can help. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:56:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Recognizing-Advanced-Heart-Failure-and-Knowing-Your-Options_UCM_441926_Article.jsp 2013-05-14T12:56:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/SymptomsDiagnosisofHeartFailure/Ejection-Fraction-Heart-Failure-Measurement_UCM_306339_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains ejection fraction as a measurement of heart failure. Learn more. Mon, 06 May 2013 19:31:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/SymptomsDiagnosisofHeartFailure/Ejection-Fraction-Heart-Failure-Measurement_UCM_306339_Article.jsp 2013-05-06T19:31:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/SymptomsDiagnosisofHeartFailure/Common-Tests-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_306334_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the common tests for heart failure and the procedures for diagnosing heart failure. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:27:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/SymptomsDiagnosisofHeartFailure/Common-Tests-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_306334_Article.jsp 2013-04-15T19:27:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Heart-Failure-Questions-to-Ask-Your-Doctor_UCM_306372_Article.jsp The American Heart Association recommends these questions to ask your doctor if you have heart failure. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:20:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Heart-Failure-Questions-to-Ask-Your-Doctor_UCM_306372_Article.jsp 2013-04-02T13:20:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Heart-Failure_UCM_002019_SubHomePage.jsp What is heart failure? Heart Failure, also called congestive heart failure, is when the heart can't keep up with its workload. The American Heart Association has information on the warning signs of heart failure, types of heart failure, classes of heart failure, signs of heart failure, diagnosis of heart failure, prevention of heart failure and treatment of heart failure. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:22:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Heart-Failure_UCM_002019_SubHomePage.jsp 2013-03-29T19:22:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Advanced-Heart-Failure_UCM_441925_Article.jsp When heart failure progresses to an advanced stage, difficult decisions must be made. The American Heart Association explains advanced heart failure and shared decision making. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:12:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Advanced-Heart-Failure_UCM_441925_Article.jsp 2013-03-29T18:12:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Overcoming-Barriers-to-Shared-Decision-Making_UCM_441939_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains some of the barriers to shared decision making for advanced heart failure and solutions to overcome them. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:11:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Overcoming-Barriers-to-Shared-Decision-Making_UCM_441939_Article.jsp 2013-03-29T18:11:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Planning-Ahead-Advanced-Heart-Failure_UCM_441935_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains that an important part of shared decision making in advanced heart failure is to clarify what you would want done when future events occur, including unexpected ones. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:07:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/Planning-Ahead-Advanced-Heart-Failure_UCM_441935_Article.jsp 2013-03-29T18:07:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Prevention-Treatment-of-Heart-Failure_UCM_002048_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the prevention of heart failure and what can be done to prevent heart failure whether by medication, lifestyle changes or surgery. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:03:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Prevention-Treatment-of-Heart-Failure_UCM_002048_Article.jsp 2013-03-29T18:03:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Heart-Failure-Tools-Resources_UCM_002049_Article.jsp The American Heart Association offers these tools and resources to help you manage your heart failure. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:02:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Heart-Failure-Tools-Resources_UCM_002049_Article.jsp 2013-03-29T18:02:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/AboutHeartFailure/Enlarged-Heart_UCM_450777_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains that with an enlarged heart your body starts to retain fluid, your lungs get congested with fluid and your heart begins to beat irregularly. Learn more about enlarged heart. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:06:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/AboutHeartFailure/Enlarged-Heart_UCM_450777_Article.jsp 2013-03-27T16:06:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Heart-Failure-and-Other-Educational-Brochures_UCM_314882_Article.jsp The American Heart Association offers these health education packets and brochures with content designed to help you better understand your treatments, successfully manage your condition and reduce your risk. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:05:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Heart-Failure-and-Other-Educational-Brochures_UCM_314882_Article.jsp 2013-01-15T22:05:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Heart-Failure-Medications_UCM_306342_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the medications for heart failure patients. Heart failure patients need multiple prescriptions of medicines as each one treats a different heart failure symptom. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:14:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Heart-Failure-Medications_UCM_306342_Article.jsp 2012-10-12T13:14:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Living-with-Heart-Failure-Brochure_UCM_306382_Article.jsp This brochure explains the causes and symptoms of congestive heart failure and looks at treatments including diuretics, vasodilators, digitalis, sodium and potassium control, and surgery. It reassures readers that medicine and lifestyle changes can make a full, active life possible. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:26:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Living-with-Heart-Failure-Brochure_UCM_306382_Article.jsp 2012-09-20T21:26:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Patient-Information-Sheets-Heart-Failure_UCM_306377_Article.jsp Patient Information Sheets Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:25:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/HeartFailureToolsResources/Patient-Information-Sheets-Heart-Failure_UCM_306377_Article.jsp 2012-09-20T21:25:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/For-Heart-Failure-Caregivers_UCM_306366_Article.jsp Becoming a caregiver for someone with heart failure requires a long-term commitment of time and energy. The American Heart Association believes as a caregiver, you need a plan and you need support. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:18:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/For-Heart-Failure-Caregivers_UCM_306366_Article.jsp 2012-09-20T21:18:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Your-Heart-Failure-Healthcare-Team_UCM_306361_Article.jsp Patients with heart failure may work with multiple healthcare professionals. The American Heart Association believes it is important for heart failure patients to develop good relationships with their healthcare team. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:15:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Your-Heart-Failure-Healthcare-Team_UCM_306361_Article.jsp 2012-09-20T21:15:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Physical-Changes-to-Report_UCM_306356_Article.jsp The american Heart Association explains heart failure and how it requires patients and caregivers to pay close attention to any changes in symptoms such as sudden weight gain, shortness of breath, increased swelling in the limbs, swelling in the abdomen, trouble sleeping, dry cough, loss of appetite and feeling fatigue. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:13:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Physical-Changes-to-Report_UCM_306356_Article.jsp 2012-09-20T21:13:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Implantable-Medical-Devices-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_306354_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the implantable medical devices used for heart failure, such as valve replacement, defibrillator implantation and left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:04:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Implantable-Medical-Devices-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_306354_Article.jsp 2012-09-20T21:04:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Surgical-Procedures-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_306345_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the common surgeries for heart failure such as Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (formerly referred to as angioplasty), Coronary artery bypass and heart transplant. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:02:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Surgical-Procedures-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_306345_Article.jsp 2012-09-20T21:02:00Z