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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Did you know: Heart Failure can occur in different forms?
Dear John,
When you hear the words Heart Failure, it
doesn’t mean the heart has stopped working. It means it can no longer pump
out enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
Both major types of Heart Failure share
the same symptoms. Learn the difference here.
A Stretched Heart
Heart Failure with reduced ejection
fraction (HFrEF) means the heart muscle is too stretched and weak to pump
out enough blood that the body needs.
“I
have a purpose for life, and I think my purpose is helping other people and other heart
patients and their families go through this journey.”
—Freddie, Heart Failure patient
Learn from others’ experiences with a
stretched heart (HFrEF).
A Stiff Heart
Heart Failure with preserved ejection
fraction (HFpEF) means the walls of the heart chamber are too stiff to
relax properly, so not enough blood is allowed to get in. The result is
less blood being pumped out to the body.
“It’s
really important to be active, to keep moving, to do things like go for your daily walks.
That was a hard lesson to learn because HFpEF makes you feel weak and
tired, and you can’t give in to that.”*
—Cynthia, Heart Failure patient
Learn from others’ experiences with a
stiff heart (HFpEF).
*
Talk with your doctor before starting any
exercise program.
Do you know what type of Heart Failure you
have: a stretched heart (HFrEF) or a stiff heart (HFpEF)?
Knowing the difference helps to ensure
that you have a productive talk with your doctor with our helpful Doctor
Discussion Guide.
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