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Signs and Symptoms of Right-side Heart Failure-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure as follows: Hypotension Increased back-up with retention of blood in the heart chambers can reduce the volume of blood in the circulation, resulting in low blood pressure. Diminished function of vital organs Damaged heart muscle cannot contract effectively. Ineffective and poor contractions of heart result in inability of heart chambers to pump adequate blood to the circulation and vital organs. Compromised blood and oxygen [...]

Risk Factors and Causes for Development of Right-sided Heart Failure-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed that damage with poor blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle is the central element for development of right-sided heart failure. The risk factors and causes for damage to the cardiac muscle could vary as follows: Arrhythmia: Individuals with history of arrhythmia present with ineffective and rapid contractions of the heart chambers, resulting in poor pumping activity of the heart. Increased back up of blood in the heart chambers can lead [...]

Risk Factors and Causes for Development of Right-sided Heart Failure-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed that damage with poor blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle is the central element for development of right-sided heart failure. The risk factors and causes for damage to the cardiac muscle could vary as follows: Family history: Individuals with family history of cardiomyopathy can be at increased risk for the disorder, by inheriting a defective gene, resulting in abnormal growth of heart muscle, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure. High blood pressure: [...]

Pathophysiology of Right-sided Heart Failure

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of right-sided heart failure as follows: Right side of the heart receives used or venous blood from the various tissues and organs. Veins drain this used blood from tissues into the right heart. This venous blood will be pumped by the right heart to the lungs, where it picks oxygen. Strong contractions of the chambers on the right heart are needed for effective pumping of this oxygen poor blood to [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed by Individuals with Left-sided Heart Failure-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with left-sided heart failure as follows: Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy diet and fluid volume intake limitations, if any. Limit sodium intake to no more than 2 grams or 2000 mg per day. Make healthy food choices that are low in saturated and trans fats. Observe compliance with recommendations for limitations on alcohol consumption, if applicable. Individuals with history of co-existing diabetes must observe [...]