Table of Contents
Understanding Heart Failure .......................................................................................................... 4 How Your Heart Works .................................................................................................................................. 4 What is Heart Failure ?..................................................................................................................................... 4 Diagnosing Heart Failure ................................................................................................................................ 6
Caring for Yourself ................................................................................................................................ 7 Heart Failure Zones ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Weighing Yourself ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Eating Less Salt ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Learning to Read Food Labels ...................................................................................................................... 11 Choosing Healthful Foods When Eating Out ............................................................................................ 12 Fluid Intake Guidelines ................................................................................................................................. 12 Taking Medications ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Medications for Heart Failure ...................................................................................................................... 13 Being Active .................................................................................................................................................... 15 Coping with Your Emotions ......................................................................................................................... 16 Quitting Smoking — Being Tobacco Free .................................................................................................. 18
Resources .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Resources for Financial Concerns ............................................................................................................... 19 Resources for Planning Ahead and Making Decisions ............................................................................. 20 Resources for Services and Education ......................................................................................................... 20
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