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Congestive heart failure

Congestive Heart Failure or CHF is a serious condition that affects more than 5 million people in the United States. It happens because the heart doesn’t pump blood efficiently as it should. HMSA is here to help you gain a better understanding of how you can live a healthier life. We have the tools, health tips, and food ideas you need.

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What can I do?

Here are a few things you can do to start managing your condition.

My Heart Action Plan [PDF]

CHF care involves long-term, regular monitoring and a custom action plan. With the help of your health care provider, use this worksheet to write down your plan to monitor your heart condition and treat changing symptoms.

Congestive Heart Failure Types

A “what you need to know” article to help you understand the different types of heart failure

Blood Pressure Guide [PDF]

This guide will help you monitor and control your blood pressure using your HMSA plan benefits, health resources, and visits to your primary care provider (PCP).

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View video on how to measure your blood pressure

What resources can I use?

Eat healthy and stay active with these resources.

Being active

Eating healthy

More resources to help you on your journey.

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Quitting Tobacco

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Emergency call system, medical alert bracelets, page 30 [PDF]

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Health Education Workshops

Attend workshops on a variety of well-being topics, such as nutrition, physical activity and exercise, stress management, and more.

Disclaimer

The information you obtain from the sources on this site, or any other service offered by or through this site should not substitute for or be used instead of a relationship with a health care professional. We encourage you to seek the advice of and regularly consult with physicians and other health care providers of your choice.