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  • Heart Failure

    Video: It Was Just Like Any Other Bike Ride... Until Curtis Broome’s Heart Stopped.

    Only half of cardiogenic shock patients survive.

    Click here to see how his team fought to restart his damaged heart.

    Do You & Your Teens Know the Dangers of Doping?

    More than one million Americans, including high school-age boys and girls, are using anabolic steroids to improve their competitive performance, lose weight, or improve their own body image.

    Click here to learn about performance-enhancing drugs and strategies for discouraging their use.

    Claire – Born with a Fighting Spirit

    Claire was born with two congenital heart defects. Thanks to advances in interventional cardiology care, today Claire is a healthy and active toddler.

    Click here to read Claire's story.

    Physical Activity & Congenital Heart Disease

    If you or your child has CHD, what questions should you ask your doctor before taking up a sport, starting an exercise program, or participating in physical activity?

    Click here to learn about physical activity and congenital heart disease.

    Do you have a Heart Attack Action Plan?

    When you or someone you are with experiences the symptoms of heart attack, EVERY SECOND COUNTS. Getting to a hospital quickly and safely must be your first priority. Don't drive yourself or wait for a ride from a friend. Call 9-1-1.

    Click here to check out our Heart Attack Action Plan.

    Get to Know Your Blood Pressure to Fight Cardiovascular Disease

    High blood pressure is often symptomless, which is why it is referred to as the "silent killer."

    Follow these simple steps to find out where you stand with this important cardiovascular disease factor.

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  • Understand Heart Failure

    At a glance, the term heart failure may be confusing. If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, it doesn’t mean that that your heart has stopped beating. Rather, heart failure is a serious condition in which the heart muscle is not able to pump enough blood to meet the needs of your body. With proper treatment and lifestyle changes, patients can live with heart failure for many years. While heart failure can be a chronic issue, the goal of treatment is to improve symptoms and slow the progression of the disease to allow the best possible quality of life.

    What Is It?

    • Are You at Risk for Heart Failure?

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    What Causes It?

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    Special Considerations for Physical Activity for People with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

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    Transitioning Home After Hospitalization for Heart Failure: Tips for Avoiding Hospital Readmission

  • Personal Stories

    Claire Kurz - Born With Congenital Heart Conditions and a Fighting Spirit

    Curtis Broome - Back to Life: Restarting a Damaged Heart

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