week 9 - Implications of living with heart failure

Question 1

what are the common symptoms of heart failure?

Answer 1

dysponea, orthopena, fatigue

Question 2

what are the less typical symptoms of heart failure?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

what is the emotional impact of living with Heart failure?

Answer 4

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