Learn the FACES warning signs and the specific thresholds that should prompt a call to your care team. Heart failure sends signals before it sends you to the hospital. Learning those signals changes an emergency into a simple phone call and/or medication adjustment. F: Fatigue Tiredness that arrives with activities you handled easily last month. Your heart delivers less oxygenated blood to your muscles and brain, and your body slows to compensate. Fatigue that changes your da

The relationship between you and your doctor sets the tone for every health decision you make. Recognizing when that relationship no longer serves you is an act of self-advocacy. 1. You Leave Appointments With More Questions Than Answers A good provider takes time to explain your diagnosis, your treatment options, and your next steps in language you understand. Walking out confused after every visit is a sign the communication isn't working. 2. Your Concerns Get Dismissed Sym