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Heart Failure

Getting Started

 

Taking Control of Heart Failure

What is Heart Failure?

Information for Patients About Heart Failure

Información para pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca

Following Your Treatment Plan and Dealing with Your Symptoms

Daily Weights

How to Follow a Low Sodium Diet

Nutrition

 

How to Follow a Low Sodium Diet

Reading a Nutritional Label - Fast

Simple Steps to Cut Sodium

Exercise

 

Exercise and Activity

Monitoring

 

Following Your Treatment Plan and Dealing with Your Symptoms

Daily Weights

Heart Failure Zones for Management 

Self Management Goals

Self Management Plan

Treatment

 

Heart Failure Medications

Complications

 

Managing Other Chronic Conditions

Heart Rhythm Problems

Managing Feelings About Heart Failure

Additional Resources

 

Tips for Family and Friends

Advance Care Planning

Be Prepared for Medical Appointments: Build Your List of Questions

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