Congestive Heart Failure

Programs & Classes

The decision to admit a patient to the heart failure program is automatic once the patient is admitted with a primary diagnosis of heart failure or upon the request of the treating provider or heart failure program director.

E4 is the primary heart failure unit at Backus Hospital, but care of these patients will take place regardless of on which unit they are receiving care.

 

Intense education is provided to patients and families about heart failure, including:

Etiology Treatment Diet Exercise

Weight monitoring Symptom recognition Emotional well-being

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