MANAGING HEART FAILURE
Written by Ishanya Anthapur
Updated at February 21st, 2025
If you have a medical emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Managing heart failure requires close monitoring to prevent complications and improve quality of life. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) enables continuous tracking of vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels, allowing for early detection of potential issues. The following instructions provide essential guidelines for heart failure patients using RPM, helping ensure timely interventions, better symptom management, and enhanced overall health.
Contact your provider if the following symptoms occur:
- Unrelieved chest pain
- Syncope
EDUCATION: Follow discharge instructions as provided AND:
- Visit www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/heart-failure-tools-resources/rise-above-heart-failure-toolkit for additional resources.
ACTIVITY / EXERCISE: Follow discharge instructions as provided AND:
- Walk, bike, or do another activity EVERY DAY. Schedule rest breaks as needed.
- Increase activity as tolerated by 5 minutes per week as tolerated.
DIET: Follow discharge diet instructions as provided AND:
- Restrict sodium.
- Restrict fluids as instructed.
SMOKING CESSATION: Follow instructions as provided AND:
- Contact 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800) 784-8669 for additional resources.
- Visit www.quit.com for additional resources.
OUTPATIENT FOLLOW-UP: Follow up with RPM support Team or provider AND:
- Follow up with your specialist as needed.
- Follow up with your primary care provider as needed.
