There are several myths surrounding heart failure and atrial fibrillation, even their names tend to confuse. But either can be treated or managed and you can go on to enjoying a full life. Myth - As the name suggests, heart failure (HF) means the ticker doesn’t work anymore and will very soon stop beating. Fact - Your ticker is a muscle, HF indicates that your muscle has weakened immensely or stiffened to pump blood in and out of your ticker the way it should. Never will your ticker suddenly stop. Myth - We cannot treat HF. Fact - You can treat HF with medication that can make your ticker stronger. Surgery can also be beneficial in helping blood go around clogged arteries and get to your ticker. For instance, your doctor can replace heart valves that cause the problems. Heart pumps and implants can make your ticker beat stronger or stay in a normal, regular rhythm. Myth - You cannot determine if you have HF. Fact - You can easily spot a few early signs li...