Does A Cure For Heart Failure Exists?
- Congestive Heart Failure Lifestyle Changes
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Symptoms
Lifestyle Changes
Up to half of patients hospitalized for heart failure are back in the hospital within 6 months. Many people return because of lifestyle factors, such as poor diet, failure to comply with medications, and social isolation.
Rehabilitation
Programs that offer intensive follow-up to ensure that the patient complies with lifestyle changes and medication regimens at home can reduce rehospitalization and improve survival. Patients without available rehabilitation programs should seek...
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