Congestive Heart Failure | Improving Your Heart Health

Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end of the episode, it’s our goal you’ll be able to:Define CHF or congestive heart failureDiscuss the signs and symptoms, complicationsList how to avoid hospitalizationDescribe Diet and weight management recommendationsUnderstand common medications and side effects Resources:- American Heart Association: What is heart failure? https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/what-is-heart-failure-Diuretics https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21826-diuretics-Left ventricular assistive device (LVAD) https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-treatments/l/lvad.html-Cardiac rehabilitation https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiac-rehab/what-is-cardiac-rehabilitationStay in touch!-Email: [email protected]  -Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186156 -Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Melanin Initiative https://www.youtube.com/@themelanininitiative  -Follow us on Instagram: @tmi.melanin https://www.instagram.com/tmi.melanin/  -Follow us on TikTok: The Melanin Initiative  https://www.tiktok.com/@themelanininitiat?_t=8dAhVy7KLgQ&_r=1 -Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Melanin-Initiative/100093548520316/ Thank you for tuning in! Disclaimer *This show is for educational purposes only. The opinions expressed are our opinions alone, they are not a representation of any of our affiliations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should seek medical attention and medical guidance from your healthcare provider. If you’re having a physical emergency you can call 911 and if you’re having a mental health emergency you can call 988.Send us Fan MailStay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi✨ Email Us: [email protected]✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org