Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent exacerbation of right-sided 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report in individuals with history of right-sided heart failure as follows: Increasing confusion and dizziness: Reduced blood supply to end organ, brain, can result in increased confusion and frequency of dizzy episodes, thus contributing to falls and accidents. Report to your physician regarding any acute increase in confusion and dizziness, with any occurrence of falls and accidents. Compromised renal function: Progressively reduced blood supply to the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report in individuals with history of right-sided 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. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday oxygen saturation readings. Report to your physician regarding any oxygen saturations consistently below 90. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report in individuals with history of right-sided heart failure as follows: Hypotension: Reduced output of blood from the heart due to heart failure can result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and above 160. Report consistent diastolic readings below 60 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated upon signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure as follows: Chest pain and palpitations Compromised blood circulation to the heart muscle, secondary to heart failure, can result in episodes of chest pain and palpitations. In severe cases, this can even lead to myocardial infarction and heart attack. Arrhythmias Poorly functioning heart muscle with compromised blood supply, secondary to heart failure, can lead to development of abnormal heart rhythm and arrhythmia. Abnormal and [...]