Heart failure, sometimes called congestive heart failure, means the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. It usually comes on slowly but can quickly become severe.
How to prevent it
- Eat a low-salt diet. Learn about healthy use of salt HERE
- Check your weight daily. If you gain two pounds overnight or five pounds in one week, contact your health provider. They may adjust your medications
- Eat a healthy diet and stay active. You can live with heart failure for a long time if you keep a healthy lifestyle
- Check your medications at each doctor visit. Ask your health care provider to check that your medications are right for you