Top Ten Challenges—Heart Failure

M. Geetha

International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Top Ten Challenges—Heart Failure

M. Geetha

Abstract

The definition of chronic heart failure (CHF) remains contentious, but has been described as left ventricular dysfunction with symptoms. Heart failure is not a diagnosis, but a complex of symptoms with evidence of ventricular disease and a specific etiology should be established. CHF requires life-long treatment and need a multidisciplinary approach. A structured system of care improves outcomes and quality of life. The management of CHF itself has improved in the past two decades due to better understanding of the pathophysiology of the conditions, new diagnostic technique, availability of drugs and transplantation.

Full text

The full text of this article is available to subscribers.

On a subscribing campus you are let in by network address, with no login at all.

One-off purchase. Permanent access to this article, no account needed.

A year of online access to every article in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Or choose several journals →

Article details

Top Ten Challenges—Heart Failure

Abstract

Read more of it

Publish your article

Abstract

Related articles

Effectiveness of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme on Functional Capacity Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A Study on Knowledge of Heart Smart Diet Before and After Administration of Information Guide Sheet Among Hypertensive Clients in Selected Urban Area of Sangareddy District

Classification of Fetal ECG Arrhythmia by Using Advance Hybrid Deep Learning Technique CNN-LSTM

Compression-Only Life Support (COLS) for Laypersons: A Practical Approach to Cardiac Emergency Management

Implications for Closing the Gaps in Awareness and Treatment to Enhance Care for Rheumatic Heart Disease

Assessment of Awareness and Treatment Adherence Among Patients with Hypertension and Elevated Blood Sugar

Read more of it

Publish your article