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I have been diagnosed with "Congestive Heart Failure " ! This to me sounds critical ? What should I do , and how concerned should I be ?

 

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December 2 1:23 PM (9 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
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Hi Customer (name blocked for privacy).

Many forms of heart failure can be controlled with medication, lifestyle change. You should take your medications as directed and carry a list of medications with you all the time. The following NIH website has all the answers for your questions.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000158.htm

If you have further questions, please feel free to ask.



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