This program provides an overview of the management of patients with advanced heart disease in home care. The focus is on measures to promote a heart-healthy lifestyle, reduce risk factors for heart disease, effectively manage cardiovascular medications, control the extensive symptom burden, reduce acute care hospitalizations, and improve quality of life.

• Identify components of a heart healthy diet.
• List four key teaching tips used to help patients managed their fluid and electrolyte balance.
• Identify the four classes of medication used to treat advanced heart disease.
• Determine which common side effect is likely related to which class of medication.