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An overview of chronic heart failure
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Sarah Done
Nursing Standard, Volume: 38, Issue: 8, Pages: 43 - 49
Swansea University Authors:
Jyoti Shrestha , Sarah Done
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DOI (Published version): 10.7748/ns.2023.e12049
Abstract
Heart failure (HF) is associated with high morbidity and mortality and is a significant public health concern. Globally, the prevalence of HF is increasing and prognosis remains suboptimal for people with the condition. HF has significant effects on patients, their families and healthcare services....
| Published in: | Nursing Standard |
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| ISSN: | 0029-6570 2047-9018 |
| Published: |
RCN Publishing Ltd.
2023
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65392 |
| Abstract: |
Heart failure (HF) is associated with high morbidity and mortality and is a significant public health concern. Globally, the prevalence of HF is increasing and prognosis remains suboptimal for people with the condition. HF has significant effects on patients, their families and healthcare services. People with HF can present with acute or chronic signs and symptoms. This article provides an overview of HF including its prevalence, pathophysiology, causes, diagnosis and management. It details the pharmacological treatments that may be used and the nurse’s role in caring for patients with the condition. |
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| Keywords: |
cardiology; cardiorespiratory; clinical; diagnosis; diagnostic tests; heart diseases; heart failure; medicines; nursing care; professional; signs and symptoms |
| College: |
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |
| Issue: |
8 |
| Start Page: |
43 |
| End Page: |
49 |