This is an informative article about heart failure.

My mother has CHF , my poor mom is soooo weak ,today we met a new Dr.who specializes in CHF ,he has such a wonderful way with his patients, and seems EXTREAMLY concerned...tomorrow we will make a appointment with a special CHF clinic .I did not even know about all this help that is out there,I am so glad they are takeing such great care of my mom.I believe there are many people who do not know how many different opportunities there is for a heart patient I'm amazed how did all of these specialties pass me up I feel so stupid that I did not even know about all this help that is out there ....maybe if I had of done more research and got my mother involved in this heart care program I could of stopped mom's heart from getting so bad or prolonged this BAD CHF episode...I guess we can't change the past....at least mom is getting the best care EVER! At this time.I guess I answered my own question ...I'm really sad and worried I think all I can do now is keep doing what we are and PRAY ,PRAY .THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME VENT .

quite well written ,particularly for lay people. as always drawings would be helpful.

r,h,adams

My grandpa is 82 years old and has Dementia. He has a history of 1 heart attack and has a defibulator. He also has a history of blood clot in lung and since then has been on oxygen at home at night and when needed due to low oxygen, Today I have noticed he is short of breath, seems to be congested (1st thought nasal congestion) So I put some nasal strips on his nose to help open airway, gave him albuterol treatment, mucinex (incase chest congestion) and some Cold medicine. I checked vitals they were b/p 153/87, pulse 79 and pulse ox was 90% (normally 93-98%) and blood sugar was 138. I just went in laid him down for bed put his oxygen on him set at 2.5. I noticed with oxygen on he seems to still be breathing heavy and having trouble breathing. and his left ankle/foot is swelled with fluid. His right foot was pretty much normal. ............................I don't have car and not only have him but 3 kids. ages 3, 4 and 5. should I call a squad? or he also has a doctor that sees him in home Idk if he does night calls but was gonna give a shot because I cant drive him to hospital, I can call squad but I also don't have way to go with him I cant ride due to having 3 kids with me. and all our family lives hours away. what Im worried about s if his severe dementia will causes issues with doctor even knowing whats wrong n why he is there because in past he can never explain to doctors what he is experiencing its usually always based off what I see, n what he may tell me which he is telling me hes having trouble catching breathe what should I do?