WHAT DOES HF FEEL LIKE
A build-up of fluid in your feet, ankles, legs, or abdomen.
What is edema?
Number ONE life style change recommendation
What is QUIT smoking?
No shortness of breath
What is the GREEN ZONE?
Do I need to take my high blood pressure medication?
What is yes?
Hypertension eventually will lead to heart failure by overworking the heart muscle.
This substance should be kept to a maximum of 2000mg per day for HF patients.
What is Sodium?
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
What is caused by a build-up of fluid in the lungs?
Should be done daily with rest periods
What is exercise?
No weight gain of more than 2 lbs in one day
What is the GREEN ZONE?
Examples of NSAIDs that HF patients should avoid.
What are Ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen?
They cause fluid retention.
Fluid intake for HF patients should be limited to this amount per day
What is 2 Liters or as directed by your healthcare provider?
Tiredness, weakness and fatigue
What is when the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the needs of body tissues?
Limit this in your diet
What is sodium?
You have a weight gain of 3 lbs in 1 day
or
5 lbs in 5 days
What is the YELLOW ZONE?
WARNING: This zone means you NEED to call your healthcare provider
Does HF mean that my heart stops beating?
What is no?
HF describes any condition in which the heart is not working properly.
The heart is unable to pump enough blood.
Lemon, spices and herbs
What are low sodium flavorings?
Increased heart rate, a fast or racing heart.
What is to "make up for" the loss in pumping capacity?
This measurement needs to be checked every morning, after using the bathroom, to monitor for fluid retention.
What is daily weight?
More swelling in your feet, ankles, legs or stomach
What is the YELLOW ZONE?
WARNING: This zone means you need to call your healthcare provider.
1 teaspoon of salt (sodium) is equal to
2300 mg of salt (sodium).
The daily maximum intake of sodium for a HF patient is 2000 mg.
Lunch meats, bacon, sausage, hot dogs, canned tuna, olives and pickles, tomato and vegetable juice, corn chips, potato chips, boxed dinners, popcorn, canned soup, broth, salted nuts.
What are canned and processed foods that contain high levels of sodium?
Cough and congestion
What is fluid backs up into the lungs and causes congestion and a cough?
I feel better and my legs are not swollen, should I still take my medicine?
What is yes?
You should always take ALL of your medications as prescribed by your physician
Struggling to breathe
Having CHEST PAINS
Confused and can't think clearly
What is the RED ZONE?
EMERGENCY: CALL 911
The key to knowing when your heart failure is getting worse.
What is recognizing the signs and symptoms of heart failure?
fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean meats, beans and unsalted nuts, fresh herbs and seasoning, foods made from scratch.
What are low sodium foods?