• To enhance your knowledge of the pathophysiology and classification of heart failure
• To better understand the pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic heart failure
• To increase your awareness of the need to support patients with chronic heart failure to self-manage
Heart failure (HF) is associated with high morbidity and mortality and is a significant public health concern. Globally, the prevalence of HF is increasing and prognosis remains suboptimal for people with the condition. HF has significant effects on patients, their families and healthcare services. People with HF can present with acute or chronic signs and symptoms. This article provides an overview of HF including its prevalence, pathophysiology, causes, diagnosis and management. It details the pharmacological treatments that may be used and the nurse’s role in caring for patients with the condition.
Nursing Standard. doi: 10.7748/ns.2023.e12049
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to external double-blind peer review and checked for plagiarism using automated software
Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Shrestha J, Done S (2023) An overview of chronic heart failure. Nursing Standard. doi: 10.7748/ns.2023.e12049
Published online: 03 July 2023
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