Analysis
Heart failure: how to spot the signs and improve patients’ quality of life
While heart failure cannot be cured, symptoms can be controlled for many years
While heart failure cannot be cured, symptoms can be controlled for many years
- With heart failure on the increase, overstretched specialist heart failure teams are turning to other healthcare staff to help provide care and support
- The condition affects about 900,000 people in the UK, a number likely to rise due to an ageing population
- Nurses can support patients by being alert to the symptoms and signs of heart failure, offering advice on treatment options and lifestyle adjustments, and referring to specialist services
Heart failure is on the increase – in fact, it is the only cardiovascular condition that is.
That means specialist heart failure teams are under huge
Want to read more?
Unlock full access to RCNi Plus today
Save over 50% on your first three months:
- Customisable clinical dashboard featuring 200+ topics
- Unlimited online access to all 10 RCNi Journals including Nursing Standard
- RCNi Learning featuring 180+ RCN accredited learning modules
- NMC-compliant RCNi Portfolio to build evidence for revalidation
- Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
Already registered or subscribed? Log in
This article is not available as part of an institutional subscription. Why is this?