We continue our conversation with MercyOne Genesis Cardiologist Dr. Srikanth Kasula to talk more about heart failure, how ...

How Does Jardiance Work for Heart Failure? Jardiance helps to lower the workload on the heart. Normally, the kidneys filter in a way that keeps all of the sugar in the bloodstream rather than allowing ...

The SGLT2 inhibitor medicines have changed how heart failure is managed. Originally sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors were used to lower blood sugar levels in people who have type 2 ...

In the United States, about 6.2 million adults have been diagnosed with heart failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Heart failure is a chronic condition, and ...

Congestive heart failure (CHF) and heart failure are the same thing. Both terms describe the inability of the heart to pump ...

Dr. John O'Connell answers the question: 'Does Heart Failure Run In Families?' — -- Question: Does heart failure run in families? Answer: We're finding out more and more everyday about the ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

When the heart struggles to pump efficiently, a cascade of events unfolds. Fluid accumulates in the lungs and extremities. Breathing becomes labored. Simple activities like climbing stairs or carrying ...

Share on Pinterest New research confirms Mediterranean diet’s protective effect on heart health. Image credit: Ina Peters/Stocksy. Heart failure is a major health issue associated with mortality and ...