week 9 - Implications of living with heart failure Flashcards

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what are the common symptoms of heart failure?

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dysponea, orthopena, fatigue

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what are the less typical symptoms of heart failure?

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nocternal cough, wheeze, abdominal blaoting, anorexia, confusion, depression , palapitations, dizziness, syncope, tachycardio, tachyponea

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what lifestyle changes are needed if someone is living with heart failure?

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frequent hospitilsations
altered diet
fluid restrictions
complex medication regimes
multiple appointments
reduced indipendece
poor quality of life

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what is the emotional impact of living with Heart failure?

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shock, fear, uncertinaty, guilt, shame, low mood, frustration

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