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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Advances have been made in medications to control symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart failure. Certain patients who qualify may be helped with cardiac transplant, cardiac assist devices or investigational drug studies, which are ongoing.
A legal document called an Advance Directive can guide your family and medical team in medical emergencies if you are unable to make known your wishes. An advance Directive can include:
Discussions with your family should be held on your feelings about organ donation.
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Last Reviewed: Feb 11, 2009
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Ileana L Piña, MD Professor, VA Quality Scholar Louis Stokes VA Medical Center School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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