Heart Failure Health Education Prescription

2016-03-04 Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Wuhan Union Hospital Choose light and easy-to-digest foods that are low in salt and fat, low in cholesterol, low in calories, rich in high-quality protein with essential amino acids, rich in vitamins and high in fiber. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods and drinks. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat small and frequent meals to prevent overfilling. Quit smoking and alcohol. Pay attention to controlling salt and water intake and avoid implicitly high-salt foods, such as skinny eggs, pickles and cured meat. Arrange rest and activities according to the condition, avoid strenuous activities, in order not to cause strain and symptoms. Avoid triggers, pay attention to warmth and prevent colds. Maintain emotional stability, avoid stress and excitement. Keep the bowels open and avoid straining to defecate. Wear the same clothes daily and monitor your weight with the same scale. If weight gain continues, seek medical attention. Take your medication on time. Count your own pulse before taking digoxin, if it is lower than 60 beats/min, or if you have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or yellow-green vision, suspend the medication and contact your doctor to avoid digitalis toxicity. Review regularly and follow up on discomfort.