My Physician Guide to Congestive Heart Failure: Heart Strong and Healthy

A Physician Approved Guide detailing how to:


Understand Congestive Heart Failure


-A brief overview of the physiology of the heart

-Understand how heart failure occurs

-What it means to be diagnosed with stage A, B, C or D heart failure

-A symptom checklist to help you recognize heart failure

-Know the difference between a heart attack and heart failure

-Tips to find the right physician and cardiologist for you

-Learn about insurance options if you’ve been diagnosed

-The role of pulmonary hypertension and how you can decrease symptoms

Treatment Options


-Alternative treatments that help improve circulation and strengthen the heart

-Surgical and mechanical alternatives to transplant which are less invasive

-The truth behind common heart health treatments

-How lowering this one mineral could drastically better your chances of recovery

-Learn how heart centers assess eligibility for a heart transplant

-Understand all of the risks of getting a heart transplant

-Side effects of conventional heart drugs and common drugs you should avoid

-Exercises to strengthen the heart muscles and improve circulation

Prevention Strategies and Support


-Links to support groups and forums for people going through the same pain as you

-Help with addressing the difficult issues: talking with your loved ones

-Lifestyle changes to consider if you are at risk

-Heart failure at a young age: dealing with the added emotional and physical troubles

-How the mind is linked to the body and why positive thinking can improve your condition

-Which prescription medications work best to prevent future complications

-Activities you may need to avoid if you’ve been diagnosed with heart failure