Heart Failure
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Animating heart failure
About: Heart Disease
An animation about congestive heart failure that explains the causes and symptoms of this serious heart condition.
What's in a name?
Cleveland Clinic
Heart failure's a bit of a misnomer - the heart doesn't stop working, it just doesn't work well. Not just about causes, this article includes links to information about treatment options.
Slow flow
Veoh
This video explains that damage to the heart and chronic diseases like diabetes can slow blood flow and lead to congestive heart failure. Also discusses symptoms and treatment options.
Half a million new cases a year
Black Doctor
This video discusses the causes and symptoms of congestive heart failure and concludes with tips for reducing your risk of developing this common condition.
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Eating for a healthy heart
Cleveland Clinic
Includes diet tips to reduce the risk of heart failure.
The aftermath of heart failure
Mayo Clinic
There's lots of information about heart failure in this article. Includes tips for coping with this condition.
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Hallmarks of heart failure
Heart Failure Online
Heart failure can be a whole-body disorder. This article provides an overview of causes and symptoms of heart failure.
The short version
NHLBI
Find concise articles on heart failure and a summary of symptoms of congestive heart failure.
The fundamentals
Congestive Heart Failure
Understanding the risk factors and symptoms of congestive heart failure can lead to early diagnosis and treatment. Includes a link to information about clinical trials.
Heart failure facts
Health News Flash
Common heart failure medications are discussed in this article, along with other treatments for this condition.
Backing up
AHA
Slow blood flow can lead to heart failure and blood can even back up, causing swelling in the legs and ankles. Learn about this and other symptoms of congestive heart failure.
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Medications or surgery
Medicine Net
Treatment options for congestive heart failure depend on the severity of the condition. Extreme cases can require a heart transplant.
Cardiac resynchronization
Tufts New England Med. Center
This hour-long video shows a treatment for heart failure in a real patient. It's a fascinating story, though aimed at doctors it seems.
A buffet of information
Heart Failure Soc. of America
This webpage provides a wealth of information on heart failure. Find out about treatment methods and lifestyle changes that can help.
Overworked
Merck
Heart failure means the heart can't keep up with its workload. This article includes helpful images explaining heart function and malfunction, and a detailed treatment overview.

