Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

CHF is a chronic disease. If your doctor has told you or a family member they have congestive heart failure or heart failure there are many things you can do to improve the symptoms and lead a more active and healthy life.

• More information on Heart Congestive Heart Failure.
  Understanding Heart Failure
• What is Left Sided Heart Failure? What is Right Sided Heart Failure?
  Learn About Heart Failure
• Get involved with your care.
  Treatment Options
• Make the most of your doctor appointment.
  Working With Your Doctor
• Care Givers- Understanding your role and coping with the demands.
  Care Givers Guide

To get more information about Congestive Heart failure contact the following resources or visit their web sites:

American Heart Association
1-800-242-8721
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1486

Heart Failure Society of America
1-651-642-1633
http://www.hfsa.org/

Source: American Heart Association 2005