Wednesday 5 March 2014

9 Tips to Manage Heart Failure in Your Daily Life

Heart failure occurs when then heart is not pumping efficiently so less oxygenated blood reaches your organs and other parts of the body. Recognising the common symptoms of heart failure may help one to start taking action and prevent a heart failure. Some common symptoms are:

  • shortness of breath
  • frequent coughing, especially when lying down
  • swollen feet, ankles and legs
  • abdominal swelling and pain
  • fatigue

9 tips to manage heart failure

  • take medications as prescribed
  • cut down on salt (sodium)
  • reduce your intake of saturated fats and cholesterol
  • quit smoking
  • limit alcohol intake
  • stay active within your limits
  • go for cardiac rehab
  • manage negative emotions
  • travel smart

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