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Heart Disease
What is Heart Failure?
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| Catalog #: | HA-96 |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 17:08 |
| Format(s): |   |
| Language(s): | English or Spanish |
Summary
This video provides an overview of the information patients need in order to manage their heart failure. Colorful animation shows viewers what happens to the heart and how heart failure affects the body. The video covers risk factors, symptoms, medications, sodium and fluid guidelines, balancing activity and rest, and daily monitoring of symptoms. Types of medications are explained along with cautions about side effects, and the importance of taking medications exactly as prescribed. The video helps patients know when they should call the healthcare team.
HA-96 Running time: 17 min. 08 sec. Closed captioned.