Enjoying Life While Managing Heart Failure
A diagnosis of heart failure can be overwhelming and confusing. Use this interactive guide to learn about what to expect as a patient with heart failure. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the disease, and learn tips to help manage your diagnosis.
Instructions on how to use the guide: Click on any chapter below to start learning. Easily navigate between each chapter with the “Back” and “Next” buttons on the bottom of your screen, or return to this chapter page by clicking the “Chapters” icon on the top right corner of your screen.
Chapters
The Diagnosis
What is heart failure? Explore common causes and ways to lower your risk for developing this disease.
The Journey
Learn about heart failure treatments, which may include medicines, devices, procedures, cardiac rehabilitation, and advanced treatment plans.
Your Emotions
It is common for patients with heart failure to feel a lot of different emotions. Learn tips and tricks to manage your emotions and stress.
Get Moving
Explore how daily physical activity can help you manage your heart failure symptoms. Learn tips to get active safely. Download a tool to help you set and stick to your movement goals.
Sodium in Your Diet
Explore how sodium (salt) can impact your heart health. Learn about common foods where salt is found. Dive into tips on how to lower your salt intake.
Additional Resources
Find additional resources to help you manage your heart failure.
Supported by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Merck Sharpe & Dohme Corporation (content only)
PCNA strives to provide reliable, up-to-date health information; this and other PCNA education materials are for informational purposes only and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Only your healthcare provider can diagnose and treat a medical problem. PCNA8805HFI