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Medication is an important part of the treatment plan for a heart failure (HF) patient, who may need multiple medications. Multiple medications because each one treats a different symptom or a contributing factor, and each comes with its own set of instructions. It’s important that you work with your healthcare team to understand the medications and when, how often and in what dosage to take them. Follow these tips to get a better understanding of heart failure medications: Learn about the medications that have been prescribed - As there are different types of HF medications to treat different symptoms or aspects of heart failure, it’s essential to understand what they’re prescribed to treat and why they’re being prescribed. It is critical for people with heart failure to take their medications exactly as directed by their healthcare provider to optimize the benefits. Correct use of these drugs can prolong life and improve the heart’s function. Bring your concerns direc...

Heart is essential to our survival, still we easily take this most important organ for granted. Every second of the day, our heart is constantly at work pumping blood throughout our body. It is important that we keep it in good shape for our ticker to function well. You are at an increased risk for heart disease if you don’t keep your heart in a good state. Heart disease includes conditions like heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Many of these issues arise due to plaque accumulation (fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances) in your arteries, which makes it harder for blood to get to your ticker, and in some cases, it can completely block blood flow, which eventually can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Cardiovascular disease affects more than 1 in 3 adults in the United States, and it also increases the risk for cardiac emergencies like a sudden cardiac arrest. The good news is that some simple, day-to-day habits can make a...