Heart Failure Digital Medicine
Take Control of your Heart Failure
Heart failure affects nearly 5 million people in the United States and is one of the most frequent reasons for hospitalization. Although it can lead to serious disability, or even death in some patients, it is possible to control your heart failure and avoid many of its complications. Ochsner is here to help.
If heart failure is not controlled, it can progress to disability and sometimes death. But thanks to advances in medicine and technology, we can help you control heart failure, as long as you’re willing to take part in your own care. Take your medications; adopt a healthier lifestyle, weigh yourself daily and monitor your diet (particularly sodium), and you’ll be on the right track to managing your health.