Heart Failure Management Resources and Support Guide

Medical Care Resources

Primary Care and Cardiology

• Your primary care physician: [Insert contact information]
• Local cardiology clinic: [Insert contact information]
• Heart failure nurse coordinator: [Insert contact information]

Emergency Contacts

• Emergency services: 911
• 24/7 nurse helpline: [Insert number]
• After-hours cardiology contact: [Insert number]

Monitoring Tools and Equipment

Essential Items

• Digital weight scale
• Blood pressure monitor
• Heart rate monitor
• Symptom tracking diary

Mobile Applications

• Heart failure tracking apps:
  • HeartLog
  • CardioCompanion
  • MyHeartMate

Educational Resources

Online Resources

• American Heart Association: www.heart.org
• Heart Failure Society of America: www.hfsa.org
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: www.nhlbi.nih.gov

Local Support

• Heart failure support groups
• Cardiac rehabilitation programs
• Nutritional counseling services

Lifestyle Management

Diet Resources

• Low-sodium cooking guides
• Meal planning services
• Registered dietitian referrals

Exercise Programs

• Cardiac rehabilitation centers
• Senior fitness programs
• Supervised exercise programs

Financial and Insurance Resources

• Medicare/Medicaid information
• Prescription assistance programs
• Medical equipment coverage

Additional Support Services

• Transportation services
• Home health care agencies
• Social work services
• Mental health resources