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Prevention & Treatment of Heart Failure
  • Updated:Mon, 23 Apr 2012 3:18:00 PM

Senior Couples DancingHeart failure caused by damage to the heart that has developed over time can't be cured. But it can be treated, quite often with strategies to improve symptoms.

Successful treatment depends on your willingness to get involved in managing this condition, whether you're the patient or a caregiver. You and your loved ones are an active part of the healthcare team.

Your treatment plan may include:

Regardless of your treatment, you need to follow all of your doctor's recommendations and make the necessary changes in diet, exercise and lifestyle to give you the highest possible quality of life.

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Heart Failure Workbook

Interactive Workbook: Heart Failure Recovery

Healthier Living With Heart Failure is a unique and engaging resource designed to help heart failure patients and their caregivers understand the effects of the condition, manage symptoms, and reduce future risk. This workbook is self-guided, so you can learn at your own pace. It includes audio voiceover, video, animations and printable tools and logs. Get started today!



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