Care of the patient with heart failure

Tiny Jaarsma, Anna Stromberg, Ekaterini Lambrinou, Andreas Protopapas, Loreena Hill, Ana Ljubas, David R. Thompson

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Abstract

Heart failure is a major and growing health problem that imposes a significant human and economic burden on individuals, families, and society through the associated high mortality, morbidity, and hospital readmission rates. It also impairs the quality of life and well-being of patients, families, and carers. The management of patients with heart failure depends on a detailed, systematic clinical assessment of their clinical presentation. Although treatments, especially pharmacological ones, but also devices, are increasingly effective, patients with heart failure and their families need education and support to help them understand and cope with treatments and any complications, make adjustments to their lifestyle, adhere to treatments, and take responsibility for their self-care.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationESC textbook of cardiovascular nursing
EditorsCatriona Jennings, Felicity Astin, Donna Fitzsimons, Ekaterini Lambrinou, Lis Neubeck, David R. Thompson
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
PublisherOxford University Press (OUP)
Pages283-302
Number of pages20
ISBN (Print)9780198849315
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 1 Jan 2022

Keywords

  • heart failure
  • pathophysiology
  • epidemiology
  • clinical presentations
  • clinical features
  • management
  • self-care
  • complications
  • devices

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