What is heart failure?
Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping blood to the rest of your body as well as it should. If your heart is damaged or not pumping properly, it can become enlarged, weak or stiff.
If you suffer from heart failure, your muscles and organs receive less oxygen and nutrients. This can make you feel dizzy and tired. Extra fluid can build up in your body, which can make you feel short of breath and cause swelling in your legs or abdomen.
Living with heart failure
Heart failure is a long-term condition that often needs lifelong management. There are things you can do to help you feel better, stay out of hospital and live a longer and healthier life.
Management for heart failure can include a combination of heart failure programs, regular physical activity, cardiac rehabilitation, medicines, and in some cases, devices and surgery.
Education and access to a multidisciplinary support team are vital in successfully managing heart failure.
Partnering with experienced professionals ensures you receive personalised guidance, up-to-date resources and the comprehensive care needed to maintain long-term health and well-being.
Managing heart failure is a team effort. Involve your family, friends and health professionals.
Make Healthy Living NT a part of your regular cycle of care.
Contact us to book an appointment with our multidisciplinary allied health team today.