Living with Heart Failure
Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart muscle gets progressively weaker and is unable to pump effectively to meet the body's need for blood and oxygen. It can be a serious, long-term condition, but you can live a full and enjoyable life with the right treatment and active attention to your lifestyle. The most important thing to remember is that you're not alone. more
Learning - Know your Options
Living - Taking Action
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Answers from the Experts
Read answers to commonly asked questions about heart and stroke health.
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Get Help Over the Phone!
Have a question, but can't find the answer? Enter your phone number, click "Call Me," and we'll call you back- 24/7!
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Low-Salt Recipes
Get some featured low-salt recipes or order our cookbook!
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Understanding Your Ejection Fraction
This measurement helps your doctor know how efficiently your heart is pumping.
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Tools for Living with Heart Failure
Everything you need to understand and follow your treatment plan in one easy location!
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Moves You Can Use!
Strength, stretching and flexibility exercises you can do at home.
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Personal Stories
You are not alone. Read these personal stories of strength and survival to hear how others have dealt with similar conditions.
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Avoid Flu and Pneumonia
Keep your shots up-to-date to fend off dangerous bugs.
