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	Heart Failure
Controlling your Cholesterol and other Blood Fats Understanding Cardioprotection Controlling High Blood Pressure Heart Failure Reading Food Labels Weight Management Diabetes & Insulin Resistance Culinary Corner Resources		Heart failure means that the heart's pumping power is weaker than normal. The blood moves through the heart and body less efficiently, and pressure in the heart increases. Therefore, the heart cannot pump enough oxygen and nutrients to meet the body's needs and symptoms can occur. Lifestyle changes are important to control symptoms of heart failure and decrease your risk for future damage. Learn more: Women and heart failure Heart failure nutrition guidelines Heart failure lifestyle changes For more information on a heart-healthy diet plan, please contact the Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation Program at 216.444-9353 (or toll-free at 800/223-2273, extension 49353) and we can schedule a nutrition consultation - or - use our Remote Cardiac Nutrition Counseling Services.
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