An overview of chronic heart failure.
cardiology
cardiorespiratory
clinical
diagnosis
diagnostic tests
heart diseases
heart failure
medicines
nursing care
professional
signs and symptoms
Journal
Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
ISSN: 2047-9018
Titre abrégé: Nurs Stand
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9012906
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
02 08 2023
02 08 2023
Historique:
accepted:
29
11
2022
medline:
3
8
2023
pubmed:
3
7
2023
entrez:
3
7
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Heart failure (HF) is associated with high morbidity and mortality and is a significant public health concern. Globally, the prevalence of HF is increasing and prognosis remains suboptimal for people with the condition. HF has significant effects on patients, their families and healthcare services. People with HF can present with acute or chronic signs and symptoms. This article provides an overview of HF including its prevalence, pathophysiology, causes, diagnosis and management. It details the pharmacological treatments that may be used and the nurse's role in caring for patients with the condition.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37394965
doi: 10.7748/ns.2023.e12049
pii: e12049
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
43-49Informations de copyright
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Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
None declared