Prevention and Treatment of Heart Failure 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/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/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 http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Lifestyle-Changes-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_306341_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the lifestyle changes that heart failure patients can make to improve their quality of life. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:25:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Lifestyle-Changes-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_306341_Article.jsp 2012-09-20T20:25:00Z