Do More for Your Heart Failure

Your heart requires special care and attention to function properly, enabling you to enjoy the activities you love. Even if you’re already taking medication for heart failure, there might be additional steps you can take to support your heart’s health today.

Learn About Heart Failure, Heart Failure Symptoms and Treatments

Heart Failure is Serious

When your heart is unable to pump enough blood for your body, you have a condition called heart failure. Even if you are feeling okay, heart failure often gets worse before you notice a change or have symptoms.

3 out of 4 people hospitalized with heart failure may die in 5 years

Talking to a Specialist Could Save Your Life

Heart failure is a condition with no known cure that can lead to hospitalization and other serious health problems. When you talk to a heart failure specialist you can be informed on the best treatment options so you can give your heart the attention it needs.

Heart failure is the most frequent cause of hospitalization for Americans 65 and older2

Heart Failure Hospitalization

Most people are not on the right medical treatment for their heart failure.3

Most people are not on the right medical treatment for their heart failure

Almost 400,000 people die each year from heart failure in the US.4

Almost 400,000 people die each year from heart failure in the US

Find a Heart Failure Specialist

Heart failure specialists have additional, extensive training to fully treat patients like you. It's vital to your continued health that you find a clinic specifically dedicated to helping people with heart failure. 

Find a Heart Failure Specialist


Common Symptoms of Heart Failure5

You may be used to having some of these symptoms, but they may not be normal signs of daily life or aging. Seeing a heart failure specialist can help keep your symptoms from getting worse and also help you understand your treatment options.
 

Shortness of Breath may be a Symptom of Heart Failure

Shortness of Breath

Decreased Energy may be a Symptom of Heart Failure

Decreased Energy

Swelling of Feet, Ankles, and Legs may be a Symptom of Heart Failure

Swelling of Feet / Ankles / Legs

Lightheadedness may be a Symptom of Heart Failure

Lightheadedness
 

Faster Heart Rate may be a Symptom of Heart Failure

Faster Heart Rate

Frequent Coughing may be a Symptom of Heart Failure

Frequent Coughing

Nausea may be a Symptom of Heart Failure

Nausea

Weight Gain may be a Symptom of Heart Failure

Weight Gain

Learn About Heart Failure

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Talk with Someone Who Has Heart Failure

Talking with someone who has heart failure can help you understand how they may have managed symptoms, evaluated treatment options and improved their quality of life.

Speak with someone one-on-one to learn about their experience living with heart failure.

These materials are not intended to replace your doctor's advice or information. For any questions or concerns you may have regarding the medical procedures, devices and/or your personal health, please discuss these with your physicians.

 

References

  1. Morris, A, Shah KS, Enciso JS, et al. The Impacts of Health Care Disparities on Patients with Heart Failure. J Card Fail. 2022 Jul;28(7):1169-1184.
  2. Azad N, Lemay G. Management of chronic heart failure in the older population. J Geriatr Cardiol. 2014 Dec;11(4):329-37. doi: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2014.04.008. PMID: 25593582; PMCID: PMC4292097.
  3. Lindenfeld J, Zile MR, Desai AS, et al. Haemodynamic-guided management of heart failure (GUIDE-HF): a randomized controlled trial. The Lancet. 2021;398:991-1001.
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/heart_failure.htm. Accessed January 20, 2023. 
  5. Warning signs of heart failure. American Heart Association website. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/warning-signs-of-heart-failure. Accessed October 15, 2024.

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