Watch this video to learn how the heart muscle weakens with heart failure, and how heart failure affects your body.
Learn what types of medications are often prescribed to help manage heart failure, and their side effects.
Learn about the tests commonly used to diagnose heart failure.
Learn how much sodium you should have each day, and a few tips for reducing the amount of sodium that you eat.
Know the signs and symptoms that signal you should contact your healthcare provider.
Learn about your discharge information, and that following your instructions carefully may help you avoid another admission to the hospital.
Learn what being diagnosed with heart failure means for your future. You also will be introduced to lifestyle changes such as limiting sodium, staying active, and taking new medications.
