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[Heart failure: old syndrome, new concepts and nurse's role]
Maria Carolina Salmora Ferreira1, Maria Cecília Bueno Jayme Gallani
1Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem - FCM Universidade Estadual de Campinas - SP. mcarol124@fcm.unicamp.br
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|November 5, 2005
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a growing global concern due to its increasing prevalence and impact. This study reviews CHF
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Nursing Science
Context:
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) presents a significant and escalating global health challenge.
- The increasing prevalence and incidence of CHF carry substantial social and economic burdens.
- There is a recognized need to re-evaluate the concept of CHF and implement cost-reduction strategies.
Purpose:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology of Congestive Heart Failure.
- To examine current treatment modalities for Congestive Heart Failure.
- To detail essential nursing interventions for patients diagnosed with CHF.
Summary:
- This review synthesizes current knowledge on Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) pathophysiology and treatment.
- It highlights the critical role of nursing interventions in managing CHF patients.
- The study emphasizes the need for revised CHF concepts and cost-effective management approaches.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of CHF for healthcare professionals.
- Provides a foundation for evidence-based nursing care in CHF management.
- Informs strategies to mitigate the socioeconomic impact of Congestive Heart Failure.
Abstract:
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) has been cause of increasing concern in the world, face its progressive prevalence and incidence and its social and economic repercussion, pointing to the need of revision of the syndrome concept and adoption of measures to reduce its economical and social costs. The objective of this study is to contextualize the comprehension of the physiopathology and the treatment of CHF and the nursing interventions to patients with this syndrome.
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