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==== Non-pharmacological treatment ==== | ==== Non-pharmacological treatment ==== | ||
Although pharmacological treatment is usually emphasized, non-pharmacological management is of great importance for HF patients. It can have a significant impact on symptoms, functional capacity, wellbeing, morbidity, and prognosis. The most important non-pharmacological opinions are described below. | Although pharmacological treatment is usually emphasized, non-pharmacological management is of great importance for HF patients. It can have a significant impact on symptoms, functional capacity, wellbeing, morbidity, and prognosis. The most important non-pharmacological opinions are described below. | ||
==== Education ==== | ===== Education ===== | ||
Education of both the patient and their family about HF and its symptoms is important. The patient and/or the caregiver should be able to undertake appropriate actions such as adjusting the diuretic dose or contact the physician. (Class I recommendation, level of evidence C; see table 4) Education on the importance and (side) effects of medication should be provided to the patient in order to increase compliance. (Class I recommendation, level of evidence C) | Education of both the patient and their family about HF and its symptoms is important. The patient and/or the caregiver should be able to undertake appropriate actions such as adjusting the diuretic dose or contact the physician. (Class I recommendation, level of evidence C; see table 4) Education on the importance and (side) effects of medication should be provided to the patient in order to increase compliance. (Class I recommendation, level of evidence C) | ||
==== Fluid and sodium restriction ==== | ==== Fluid and sodium restriction ==== | ||
In patients with severe symptoms of HF, restriction of fluid intake may be considered. (Class IIa recommendation, level of evidence C) Also, patients should be educated on salt content of food and minimize intake in order to prevent fluid retention. (Class I recommendation, level of evidence C) | In patients with severe symptoms of HF, restriction of fluid intake may be considered. (Class IIa recommendation, level of evidence C) Also, patients should be educated on salt content of food and minimize intake in order to prevent fluid retention. (Class I recommendation, level of evidence C) | ||