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Heart Failure: Activity and Exercise Actionset Overview … Regular activity has many benefits for people who have heart failure. It may help you to: Have fewer symptoms. For … Of course, what's safe for you depends on how bad your heart failure is. But even if you can do only a small amount …
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Heart Rhythm Problems: Symptoms On this page: Overview Overview Heart rhythm problems, called arrhythmias, can cause a few … palpitations means that you are unusually aware of your heartbeat. Some people describe them as: A "fluttering" in …
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Heart Failure and Sexual Activity On this page: Overview … life and is part of your quality of life. Most people with heart failure can still have an active sex life. You can ask … give you support and advice. How to make sex easier on your heart Sex is like any activity that makes your heart work …
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… Thrombolytics for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Related … are used when a blood clot causes an emergency, such as a heart attack or stroke. These clot-busting medicines help … again. Thrombolytics are used as soon as possible after a heart attack or stroke. These medicines are used in the …
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… Manage Stress for Your Heart On this page: Overview Overview … Everyone has some stress. But stress can be bad for your heart. If you have heart disease, stress can lead to angina symptoms and maybe …
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Heart Failure: Symptom Record On this page: Overview … Overview Use this form to describe the severity of your heart failure symptoms and whether they get worse. Also, … . … Overview Use this form to describe the severity of your heart failure symptoms and whether they get worse. Also, …
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Heart Failure: Less Common Symptoms On this page: Overview … Overview While there are certain symptoms that people with heart failure experience more commonly, there are many other symptoms that heart failure can cause. These symptoms are typically less …
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… Electrical Cardioversion for a Fast Heart Rate On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … a procedure in which a brief electric shock is given to the heart to reset the heart rhythm back to its normal, regular pattern ( normal …
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… Catheter Ablation for a Fast Heart Rate On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … is a procedure used to selectively destroy areas of the heart that are causing a heart rhythm problem. Thin, flexible tubes called catheters …
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Heart Failure: Eating a Healthy Diet On this page: Overview … Information Overview Why is diet important for heart failure? Diet is critical in the treatment of heart failure. Limiting sodium is typically recommended to …