Heart failure at the end of life: symptoms, function, and medical care in the Cardiovascular Health Study. Am J Geriatr Cardiol. 2006;15:217-225.Mark D., SullivanEllen S., O'Meara. (2006) Heart Failure at the End of Life: Symptoms, Function, and Medical Care in the Cardiovascular ...
who died from coronary heart disease, the authors compared those with incident and definite congestive heart failure (CHF) (n=60; 15%) and those with prevalent or probable CHF (n =70; 17.5%) to those with no history of CHF (n=198; 50%) concerning health status at the end of life....
Numerous, well-defined symptoms are associated with end of life when death is caused by a chronic or debilitating illness (or both) such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer's dementia, and congestive heart failure. These symptoms, if unrelieved, are distressi
Lifestyle choices, such as alcohol and drug abuse, or smoking. What are HF complications? Although many people can live well and comfortably with treatment of their heart failure, some patients continue to decline despite treatment. Complications of heart failure can include: Heart rhythm diso...
Symptoms experienced in the last six months of life in patients with end-stage heart failure. Nordgren L, Sorensen S: Symptoms experienced in the last six months of life in patients with end-stage heart failure . Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2003, 2... Nordgren,L - 《Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs》 ...
Perceived social support was slightly higher for patients compared to caregivers. The findings of this study underscored the need for research that will define, develop, and test interventions to improve quality of life for patients who have end-stage heart disease and their families. 展开 ...
A feeling of terror that your life is coming to its end Feeling really awful (general feeling) Restlessness Feeling clammy and sweaty 胸部不适或轻微疼痛 咳嗽 恶心反胃 呕吐 胸部剧痛 胸闷,胸痛,胸部或胳膊酸痛,痛感蔓延到颈部,下颚和后背 Dizziness 头晕 ...
Cut back on sodium, saturated fats (found in meats and full-fat dairy products), added sugars, and carbs. Get enough rest. Heart failure happens over time. But if you see your doctor and make some changes, you may stop the damage and get on with living a strong, happy life....
Symptoms experienced in the last six months of life in patients with end-stage heart failure. BACKGROUND: Despite today's modern therapy, the advancement of chronic heart failure (CHF) has not been curbed (Dying from heart failure: lessons from pall... Nordgren,L - 《Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs...
fatigue and selected symptoms (Paper II), (3) validate a method to detect the symptoms (Paper III) and (4) evaluate home care with respect to health-related quality of life (HRQL), medical safety, and cost-effectiveness in patients with worsening chronic heart failure (CHF) (Paper IV). ...