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Congestive Heart Failure, CHF, is listed as the primary or secondary diagnosis for one out of five discharged patients age 65 and older. CHF occurs when the heart muscle does not pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. The main causes of weak heart muscle are:
- Blockage of the coronary arteries by cholesterol plaques
- Malfunction of heart valves
- Virus infections of the heart muscle
Managing cardiac disease effectively can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and improve the chances of a patient’s return to independence.
- Shortness of breath, especially when lying down
- Frequent dry, hacking cough
- Fatigue, weakness, dizziness or fainting
- Swollen feet, ankles, and legs
- Nausea, loss of appetite
- Confusion, memory loss and feelings of disorientation
- Feeling the heart is racing or throbbing
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- Learn more about your cardiac disease condition
- Understand your medication regimen, it’s purpose and potential side effects
- Learn about your nutritional needs & requirements
- Manage fluid intake as prescribed by your physician
- Learn ways to better manage stress
- Adopt lifestyle changes to promote optimum health
- Be prepared for emergency situations related to condition
- Reduction in hospitalizations and emergency room visits
- Improvement in patient’s self-management of condition
- Reduction in cost of care
- CareSouth’s CHF Patient Education Guide aids in developing best clinical practices
- Improved patient compliance with prescribed care
- Management of individualized physician plan of care
- Patient and caregiver education by trained professional staff
- A cardiac disease management booklet for physician reference on follow up appointments
- Improved patient outcomes
For more information or to make a referral please contact:
Augusta Office
One Tenth Street, Suite 500
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Tel: 706-854-7500
Fax: 706-854-7550 |
