Listen to the Doctor's Advice

Do you ever feel like you're being bombarded with information when accompanying your parent to doctors' appointments? If your parent has a complicated medical condition like heart failure, you can easily become overwhelmed with technical terms and instructions. Ask the doctor if you can bring a small tape recorder to the next appointment. That way, you and your parent can review the doctor's instructions after you get home.

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Definition of Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF), or heart failure, is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs. Causes include coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and heart valve disorders.

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