01
Front
How can worsening heart failure develop?
Back
Heart failure can worsen gradually or suddenly.
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02
Front
What can a change from a person’s usual heart-failure pattern signal?
Back
A change from a person’s usual pattern may signal fluid buildup or reduced blood flow.
03
Front
Which function is often affected by worsening left-sided heart failure?
Back
Worsening left-sided heart failure often affects breathing.
04
Front
Where does swelling often occur with worsening right-sided heart failure?
Back
Worsening right-sided heart failure often causes swelling in the legs or abdomen.
05
Front
Can worsening heart failure involve both sides of the heart?
Back
Both sides of the heart may be involved.
06
Front
What should someone do about new nighttime breathlessness or difficulty lying flat?
Back
New or worsening breathlessness when lying down or waking at night should be reported promptly to the heart-failure care team.
07
Front
What weight gain may trigger a call under many heart-failure plans?
Back
Many care plans use a gain of more than 2–3 pounds in a day or 5 pounds in a week as a reporting threshold. Follow the threshold set by the person’s clinician.
08
Front
What should guide a response to new or worsening heart-failure symptoms?
Back
Follow the person’s individualized heart-failure action plan and contact the care team promptly.
09
Front
Should someone independently take an extra diuretic dose for weight gain or swelling?
Back
Do not change medication doses unless a clinician has provided a specific plan.
10
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What is the priority response to severe breathlessness at rest with pink, frothy sputum?
Back
Call 911; severe breathing difficulty with pink or blood-tinged sputum may indicate fluid in the lungs.
11
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Which heart-failure warning signs call for 911?
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Call 911 for severe chest pain, fainting, or serious difficulty breathing.
12
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How should new confusion or unusual weakness be handled?
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New or worsening confusion or weakness needs prompt medical advice. Call 911 if it is sudden and severe or the person is difficult to wake.
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