Congestive heart failure heart failure booklet stay in the green. Congestive heart failure chf is not an unchanging condition. Congestive heart failure chf is a term that refers to the heart s inability to pump adequate blood to the body. Heart failure hf, also known as congestive heart failure, is a condition that develops after the heart. Heart failure does not mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop working. Congestive heart failure chf is a common clinical disorder that results in pulmonary vascular congestion and reduced cardiac output. Download now pdf highrisk heart failure patient identification checklist. Weigh yourself first thing every morningafter you empty your bladder and write it down take your medicine check for swelling in feet, ankles, legs and belly. No weight gain of more than 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week. Our heart failure guidelines algorithm makes it easy to understand and apply the latest, evidencebased treatment guidelines.
Betablockers are well known to depress lv systolic function i. It is important that you weigh yourself each morning, monitor how you feel, and be aware of the warning signs. Congestive heart failure chf zones for management all cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of cigna corporation. This document is not a part of the permanent medical record. Congestive heart failure heart failure chf medlineplus. Review the red, yellow and green zone document daily. Heart failure zones ted rogers heart failure patient. Compare your weight today to your weight yesterday. Congestive heart failure selfmanagement plan russian pdf. For example, instead of documenting acute heart failure, based on the signs and symptoms, documentation should include the precise type of heart failure, such as acute systolic heart failure, or acute on chronic systolic heart failure, or acute diastolic heart failure, or possible chronic systolic heart failure. All clear no shortness of breath no swelling no weight gain no chest pain no decrease in your ability to maintain your activity level green zone. The heart failure zones handout will help guide you in how to manage your heart failure. No swelling or increase in swelling of your feet, ankles, legs, or stomach.
No weight gain more than two pounds it may change one or two pounds some days no swelling of your feet, ankles, legs or. Congestive heart failure is a progressive disease that causes the heart to weaken, making it difficult to pump blood around the body. Managing your congestive heart failure table of contents. Determining what zone you are in will help you to understand if your heart failure.
Fluid builds up and causes swelling and difficulty breathing. I have congestive heart failure and im in the yellow zone. You have any one symptom in the yellow zone on the congestive heart failure zones sheet. Green, yellow or red every day weigh yourself daily in the morning before breakfast and write it down. The heart failure manual 3 heart failure zones know your zone. Weigh yourself in the morning before breakfast, write it down and compare to yesterdays weight.
Congestive heart failure chf is a clinical condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body because of pathological changes in the myocardium. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cant pump enough blood to meet the bodys needs. Every day weigh yourself in the morning before breakfast, write t down and compare to yesterdays weight. No weight gain of more than 4 lbs 2 kg over 2 days in a row or 5 lbs 2.
Sometimes the patient with heart failure worsens for no apparent reason. Heart failure guidelines toolkit american heart association. In this article, we look at the symptoms, stages, and life. Heart failure tools and resources american heart association. Heart failure may deteriorate for a variety of reasons. Nursing care plan for congestive heart failure chf nrsng. Know the 3 heart failure zones track my symptoms chart what is heart failure aha do you know the signs of heart failure how much sodium salt am i eating stay active with heart failure heart failure.
If you smoke, the best thing you can do to help your heart and lungs is quit. Heart failure occurs when the pumping action of your heart is not strong enough to move blood around, especially during increased activity or under stress. More short of breath than usual, especially when lying flat increased fatigue, weakness and more. More short of breath than usual, especially when lying flat increased fatigue, weakness and more tired dry, nagging coughnight time coughing weight gain of 2 pounds in 24 hours or 3 to 5 pounds in 1 week feet, ankles, legs or stomach. Go to emergency room or call 911 if you have any of the following. Heart failure can be left sided, right sided or both. Much worse call your doctor or 911 emergency call your doctors office or call 911.
Check for swelling in your feet, ankles, legs and stomach. It takes careful attention to keep your body in balance and finely tuned. Your diet making healthy food choices and eating a wellbalanced diet can make you feel better. This booklet will teach you and your family about heart failure. Ventricular tachycardia vt is common in patients with heart failure hf. Managing my congestive heart failure chf at home yellow zone i am having a bad day. Weigh yourself in the morning after using the bathroom and before breakfast. Green, yellow or red every day weigh yourself on your scale when you return home from the hospital. Key highlights from the recommended guideline bnp may help in the diagnosis of acute heart failure. Russian congestive heart failure selfmanagement plan english pdf.
Heart failure zones caution this zone is a warning you have a weight gain of 2 or more pounds in 1 day or a weight gain of 5 pounds or more in 1 week. Weigh yourself first thing every morningafter you empty your bladder and write it down take your medicine check for swelling in feet, ankles, legs and belly eat a low sodium diet less than 1500mg each day balance activity and rest periods dont smoke and limit alcohol intake. This can cause you to feel short of breath, tired or have swelling in your legs or belly. Congestive heart failure in dogs vca animal hospital. Heart failure does not mean that the heart has failed completely, but rather that the heart. The three main causes of chf are coronary heart disease. Heart failure, or hf, is a diagnosis that means your heart is not pumping enough blood to the rest of your body. Recommendations for patients with congestive heart failure. Struggling to breathe or shortness of breath while sitting still have to sleep sitting up to breathe better chest pain confusion or cant think clearly almost passed out, fainted, or fallen heart failure zone. Heart failure hf is a condition that does not allow your heart to fill or pump properly. It is the leading cause of hospitalization in people older than age 65. Understanding heart failure what is congestive heart failure chf. Having heart failure can make you feel like you are on a tightrope or as if you own a fancy sports car.
Heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped, but that the heart cannot pump the blood well. Often referred to as heart failure, chf occurs when fluid builds up around the. Heart failure zones which heart failure zone are you in today. When both sides are failing, it is called congestive heart failure chf. Heart failure zones every day all clear, green zone of 5 pounds or more in 1 week. Management of ventricular tachycardia in heart failure. Congestive heart failure chf is a term used to describe the heart s inability to pump enough blood to meet the bodys needs. Not enough oxygen in your blood gets to your organs and tissues. Check yourself each day using the heart failure zone paper watch for warning signs and call your doctor when you are in the yellow zone 5.
However, betablockers have been found to offer an important mortality benefit to patients with congestive heart failure. Heart failure education plan this page is intended for staff use only. Health professionals involved in the care of heart failure patients in the acute care setting. Rushcopley medical center congestive heart failure self. The heart fails to pump effectively, causing decreased perfusion forward of the failure and fluid back behind the failure. I understand my instructions on a heart healthy diet and sodium restrictions.
No weight gain more than two pounds it may change one or two pounds some days no swelling of your feet, ankles, legs or stomach. Better control of your blood pressure and diabetes will help your heart pump more easily. Congestive heart failure chf occurs when extra fluid builds up and affects your heart s ability to pump blood effectively. Congestive heart failure knowledge for medical students. Roughly 670,000 people are diagnosed with heart failure each year. Creating an ideal transition home for patient s with heart failure. Heart failure discharge care what you need to know. Chf should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any adult patient who presents with dyspnea andor respiratory failure. Congestive heart failure chf is a chronic condition that affects the pumping power of your heart muscles. Medicines for congestive heart failure market current.
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