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Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.
It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.