When you begin to learn more about living with heart failure, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of resources you find. Our cardiac team recommends starting with the following resources.
Living with Heart Failure: Guide for Patients and Families
Englewood Health’s patient guide is an important resource for you and your family throughout your recovery. By learning to take good care of yourself, it is possible to lead an active life with heart failure.
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Health Topics: Heart Failure
The American Heart Association’s website offers an overview of heart failure, including:
- Causes and risks
- Warning signs of heart failure
- Diagnosing heart failure
- Treatment options
- Living with heart failure and managing advanced heart failure
- Tools and resources
- Heart failure personal stories
Videos
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, has several symptoms including shortness of breath, fluid buildup (edema) and fatigue. If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, it’s important for you to manage and keep track of symptoms and report any sudden changes to your healthcare team. This video was produced by the American Heart Association.
Video: Heart Failure Warning Signs and Symptoms
Ejection Fraction Measurement and Heart Failure
Ejection fraction (EF) shows how well your heart is pumping out blood.
Video: Ejection Fraction Measurement and Heart Failure
Support Groups and Programs
The information below is accurate and current to the best of our knowledge, but please verify any details directly with the organization listed.
- Heart Failure Information from the American Heart Association
- Recognizing Advanced Heart Failure and Knowing Your Options
- Communicating With Your Advanced Heart Failure Healthcare Team
- Heart Failure Guidelines Toolkit
- American Heart Association Support Network
- Medications Used to Treat Heart Failure
- Hyperkalemia (High Potassium)
- Cardiac Rehab for Heart Failure
- Lifestyle Changes for Heart Failure
- Caregiver Support