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Complications of Congestive Heart Failure-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of congestive heart failure as follows: Hypotension: Reduced output of blood from the heart can result in low blood volume in circulation, low blood pressure, and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Also, reduced blood supply to brain, secondary to hypotension and reduced output from heart, can contribute to altered level of consciousness. Eventually, this increase risk for falls and accidents. Compromised end organ function: Progressively reduced blood supply to [...]

Measures to Prevent Exacerbation of Congestive Heart Failure-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent exacerbation of congestive heart failure as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday weight recording. Keep a close watch on the severity of pedal edema and other signs of fluid retention, such as, abdominal bloating, facial puffiness, and acute weight gain. Observe compliance with intake of diuretic medications prescribed, if any. Any acute increase of weight, more than 2 pounds in 2 consecutive days or more than [...]

Measures to Prevent Exacerbation of Congestive Heart Failure-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent exacerbation of congestive heart failure as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure and heart rate readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and above 160. Report consistent diastolic readings below 60 and above 90. Report any consistent heart rate readings below 55 and above 100. Observe compliance with all cardiac medications, as prescribed. Individuals with history of co-existing thyroid [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Congestive Heart Failure-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report in individuals with history of congestive heart failure as follows: Arrhythmia: Damaged heart muscle, secondary to poor blood and oxygen supply, can lead to increased palpitations and worsening arrhythmias, with fluttering, chest pain, and discomfort. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any signs and symptoms of worsening arrhythmia, such as, fluttering in the chest, racing or abnormally slow heartbeat, poorly felt [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Congestive Heart Failure-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report in individuals with history of congestive heart failure as follows: Exacerbation of SOB: Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the heart, secondary to heart failure, will result in reduced blood and oxygen supply to all the vital organs, contributing to increased dyspnea and SOB. Also, fluid back-up into the lungs can lead to fluid retention in the chest, difficulty in gas exchange in the lungs, [...]