In observance of Heart Failure Awareness Week 2023, the Heart Failure Society of America hosted #HFChat2023 - a live Twitter discussion - and was joined by @HeartBrothers1 @MendedHearts @WomenHeartOrg
Below is the complete recap transcript of the discussion.
Our #HFWeek2023 theme is Heart Success: Function Not Failure. What is the importance of focusing on heart function and not failure?
What is something that can be difficult when patients are first diagnosed with heart failure, but will get easier over time?
How can healthcare providers encourage patients to take a more active role in their treatment plan?
As patients go through their journey, what are some milestones they should work toward, or take as “big wins?”
When should someone be concerned about genetic cardiomyopathies if a member of their family has been diagnosed?
What can healthcare providers do to best care for their patients living with heart failure?
Peripartum cardiomyopathy refers to the development of heart failure due to pregnancy. How common does this occur and what would you tell women about it whom are currently pregnant?