Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms and Causes

Congestive Heart Failure Causes and Symptoms Causes Heart failure is most often a long-term chronic condition. The most common cause of heart failure is coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Heart failure is present when your heart muscle is no longer able to …

Care Transitions: Better Access to Care Means Better Health

IN THE NEWS Care Transitions: Better Access to Care Means Better Health Recently, Walmart announced that it would open primary care clinics in its stores. The centers are staffed largely with physician extenders, the umbrella term for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Services are limited to preventive care, minor treatments, diagnosis of non-complex conditions and …