Display options
Share it on

Nurs Times. 2012 Apr 3-16;108(14):16-20.

An overview of chronic heart failure management.

Nursing times

Jane Butler

Affiliations

  1. Bart's and The London Trust.

PMID: 22662526

Abstract

The prevalence of chronic heart failure is set to increase due to the growing ageing population. Nurses in all settings have a vital role in supporting patients in managing their condition. This article discusses the physiology of the heart, the causes and pathophysiology of heart failure, and treatment and management options.

MeSH terms

Publication Types