Notice symptoms earlier
Use the symptom guide and daily trackers to spot change before it becomes overwhelming.
Patient Action Guide
HeartStrong brings your booklet to life.
Simple education, guided activities, and practical tools to help Veterans understand heart failure and feel more prepared for every appointment.
Built for everyday use
Open HeartStrong when you want a calm refresher, a printable tracker, or one place to keep the booklet guidance close by.
What this site helps you do
Simple guidance that supports the booklet, not replaces it.
Build a plan with your care team
Learn the questions to ask, the medications to review, and what to bring to each appointment.
Stay connected to what matters
The goal-setting activity helps turn big priorities into one realistic next step.
Choose a focus area
Move through the topics at your own pace.
Each page has one job: teach the basics, help you plan, explain treatment, or give you a resource to bring back to your care team.
HF Basics
HF Basics
Learn what heart failure means, review ejection fraction, and know when symptoms need attention.
Goal Setting
Goal Setting
Create a SMART goal based on your priorities, barriers, and support system.
Treatment Options
Treatment Options
Review the four medication classes and bring your tracker to every appointment.
Resources
Resources
Find printable logs, video links, and extra tools that reinforce the booklet.
How to use HeartStrong
Bring the website, booklet, and your questions together.
Review a page before your visit, print what you need, and write the important takeaways into your booklet so nothing gets lost between appointments.
Need support now?
Urgent symptoms need urgent care.
If you have chest pain, fainting, or shortness of breath at rest, call 911 right away.
This website is for education only and does not provide medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns about your health, contact your doctor or seek care right away.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then press 1
Text 838255 or visit the official crisis line site for immediate help.
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