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In “Taking control of heart failure,” which is available at http://www.hfsa.org/hfsa-wp/content/uploads/2014/06/module1_takingcontrolofheartfailure.pdf, the Heart Failure Society of America describes steps patients can take to actively work with their doctor to optimize treatment. In addition to emphasizing the importance of self-care steps such as complying with medication regimens, eating a low-sodium diet, and remaining physically active, this pamphlet also provides questions patients should ask their doctor to better understand heart failure.

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In “Taking control of heart failure,” which is available at http://www.hfsa.org/hfsa-wp/content/uploads/2014/06/module1_takingcontrolofheartfailure.pdf, the Heart Failure Society of America describes steps patients can take to actively work with their doctor to optimize treatment. In addition to emphasizing the importance of self-care steps such as complying with medication regimens, eating a low-sodium diet, and remaining physically active, this pamphlet also provides questions patients should ask their doctor to better understand heart failure.

In “Taking control of heart failure,” which is available at http://www.hfsa.org/hfsa-wp/content/uploads/2014/06/module1_takingcontrolofheartfailure.pdf, the Heart Failure Society of America describes steps patients can take to actively work with their doctor to optimize treatment. In addition to emphasizing the importance of self-care steps such as complying with medication regimens, eating a low-sodium diet, and remaining physically active, this pamphlet also provides questions patients should ask their doctor to better understand heart failure.

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