Heart failure (HF) affects nearly 6 million Americans, a number projected to increase
by 46% in the year 2030.
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The diagnosis of HF necessitates that patients and families develop self-care skills
and adopt lifestyle changes that facilitate controlling symptoms and slowing the progression
of the disorder.
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,
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These lifestyle changes include: managing a prescribed medication regimen; recognizing
signs and symptoms of worsening HF; making dietary changes and adopting an individually
tailored exercise program.
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In order to engage in self-care, persons with HF and their support systems need to
acquire knowledge and skills specific to the health problem and the various pharmacologic
therapies, devices, and non-pharmacologic interventions that are part of overall HF
disease management.
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The aim of these efforts is to improve quality of life
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and increase survival. Thus, patient and family education is essential to prepare
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