Lincoln Heart Failure Action Plan - English
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Created by: Team Rx.Health
Modified on: Wed, 6 Dec, 2023 at 8:20 AM
| I feel well |
My symptoms:- Weight on target. Target range _____ lbs
- Little or no swelling
- Breathing is easy
| What to do:- Keep taking my pills
- Keep doing my daily checks ___ weight, swelling and breathing
- Keep eating a health, low salt diet
- Keep making changes to improve my health
|
| I don't feel well |
weight up by 2-3 lbs over 1-2 days OR 5 lbs in 1 week- Swelling in ankles, legs or abdomen
- Hard to breath when active or at night
- Need to use more pillows at night
- Constant cough or wheeze
- Very tired
Weigh down by __ lbs per 1-2 days | What to do:
If my weigh has increased:
___________________________________
___________________________________
If my weight has decrease:
___________________________________
___________________________________
Call my doctor or nurse:
___________________________________
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| I need get help now, call 911 |
My symptoms:- Sudden severe shortness of breath
- Angina not relieved after following angina action plan
- develop new chest pain/tightness/heaviness
- Sweating, weakness or fainting
| What to do:
Call 911for emergency help NOW
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Credits: Lincoln HF
