The Heart Failure Program
What is Heart Failure?Heart Failure (CHF) occurs when the heart's pumping ability is weak and the blood does not move effectively through the heart. Patients with CHF may experience fatigue, shortness of breath, frequent coughing, fluid retention, and weight gain. This condition can be managed with diet and medication. The CHF Program consists of a trained team including:
Our Congestive Heart Failure Program:Level I:Self-Referral, No Co-PayThe Heart Failure Class offers members the opportunity to:
Level II:Requires A Physician ReferralThe goal of the Heart Failure Care Management Program is to help patients manage CHF using a self-care plan. This includes lab test monitoring, medication management, and creation of a personalized diet and exercise plan. To enter this program, patients must have one of the following requirements:
Medications:Note medications which may prevent or treat a heart attack or stroke:
These medications may not be appropriate for all heart failure patients. Check with your physician. |
Kaiser Santa Rosa's Heart Failure Team (L to R): Tammy Coleman, RN; Lynn Rackerby, RN; LeeAnn Heissenbuttel, RN What You Can Do?Follow "Best Practices" (high-quality treatment recommendations) to reduce your chances of getting worse:
As a Kaiser Permanente member, you may:
Congestive Heart Failure Information:Resources |
