Position in Heart Failure Institution Date Congestive heart failure also known as heart failure, happens when the heart fails to pump blood as it should. Conditions such as high blood pressure and coronary artery disease make the heart weak to pump blood effectively (Lainscak et al., 2017). Through treatment, the heart failure signs and symptoms can be improved hence prolonging the lifespan of a patient. Heart failure patients can change their lifestyle through exercising, handling stress, losing weight and reducing sodium in their food. This paper will discuss the importance of leg position in heart failure and whether legs should be raised or not. Heart failure can occur in diverse parts...
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