Home Health And Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF):

Heart failure indicates that the heart is not pumping blood to meet the body’s demand. Problems associated with CHF include:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness
  • Heart palpitations
  • Dizziness
  • Edema
  • Weight gain
  • Frequent urination at night

What You Can Expect From Our Program:

Proper assessment of cardiopulmonary status utilizing validated assessment tools as well as appropriate intervention is very essential in managing CHF. By properly implementing symptom control measures, improvement is expected in:

  • Endurance
  • Strength
  • Balance
  • Walking
  • Daily Activities
  • Quality of life

What You Can Do to Aid in the Recovery Process:

Necessary patient/family involvement includes:

  • Participating in evaluation/questionnaires
  • Following plan of care/home exercise program provided by the therapists
  • Participating in daily protocol activities
  • Keeping a log of any changes/worsening
  • Informing the therapist/nurse of any changes in medications