Talk to Your Parent's Doctors About CHF Meds

People with congestive heart failure (CHF) often take many different medications and may have several different doctors. To make sure your parent's medications are being taken properly, briefly check in with his doctor about each medication -- even those from a different physician -- at every appointment. To simplify the process, bring a list of all your parent's medications and dosages, as well as any side effects he has experienced. To save time, create an electronic file to which you can add or delete prescriptions, and print it out before each visit.

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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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