Abstract
This paper explains that the multi-faceted causes and symptoms associated with CHF often leave the health care provider treating the symptoms rather than underlying causes. The author points out that the traditional treatment for CHF has been associated with symptom relief as needed to reduce the load on the cardiac muscle, improve the ability of the heart to pump. and to remove the excess fluid within the body. The paper details the four surgical options: Traditional bypass surgery with or without combination surgical treatments, implantation of ventricular assist devices, ventricular reduction surgery of two main types. and heart transplantation.

From the Paper
"All of the above surgical procedures are needed alternatives or bridges to a natural heart transplant. Though a heart transplant may be the best option in many cases the availability of donor organs is very limited and in acute CHF (especially post MI) the wait time for a natural heart donation can be fatal for the patient. Many of the procedures are thought of as potential replacement for the need for natural heart transplantation, with its well detailed drawbacks, such as rejection, continued immune suppression, infection and simply a wait that outlast the living patient."

Tags:multifaceted, individual, chemotherapeutic, fluid, surgery

Abstract
This paper introduces a research project that hypothesizes that lowering sodium intake in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) will results in better health because of a decrease in blood pressure and a decrease in rehospitalization. Next, the author reviews the significance of the problem from a family and a global perspective, general management CHF and treatment theories. The paper details the intervention to be examined, research variables and the research design and rationale including sampling, method of data collection and analysis and measures to control extraneous variables. The paper includes a figure showing the classification of heart failure.

Table of Contents:
Issue/Trend
Background and Significance of Problem
Family Perspective Analysis
Global Perspective Analysis
General Management
Theory
Overview of Theory
Description of Specific Portion of Theory
Application of Theory to Research Proposal
Research Application
Introduce and Define Intervention to be Examined
Content Area for Literature Review
Statement of Research Question or Hypothesis
Conceptual and Operational Definitions of Research Variables
Statement of Research Design and Rationale
Sample
Setting
Sampling Strategy
Research Design
Data Collection Method and Data Analysis Plan
Three Measures to Control Extraneous Variables

From the Paper
"One of the earliest of symptoms of congestive heart failure is stated to be that of fatigue. As well, the body becomes overburdened with fluid including edema or swelling of the legs, ankles or abdomen. Fluid may additionally accumulate in the individual's lung resulting in shortness of breath and most specifically notable during exercise and when the individual is lying flat. Some individuals have to sit upright in order to sleep due to the restrictions on breathing causes by congestive heart failure. Finally, fluid may accumulate in the liver and intestines and result in the individual becoming nauseated or having abdominal pain as well as a decrease in their appetite."

Tags:symptoms self-efficacy, family care, education self-report

Abstract
This paper discusses how nonadherence to treatment regimens due to depression is the most well-documented mechanism by which depression produces adverse outcomes in coronary artery disease. The paper then explains what is meant by congestive heart failure (CHF). Next, the paper sites research into cytokines in terms of understanding disease and brain-body integration and interaction in depression and heart failure.

From the Paper
"It is reported that cytokines impact upon the nervous and endocrine system effectively shut the circuit between the immune system and brain giving rise to the indication that neural-immune interactions are bidirectional. IL-1 and IL-6 exert potent enhancing effects on the HPA axis by stimulating hypothalamic corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which is capable of activating the neuroendocrine cascade, resulting in increased pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone and glucocorticoid release."

Tags:pathogenesis comorbidity cytokines nonadherence, neurohumoral factors

Abstract
This paper summarizes the various date collection methods present for the outcome management in the Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) project. The author addresses the assessment method for each data collection instrument and describes the questions asked in each questionnaire.

Outline:
Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire
Chronic Heart Failure Questionnaire
Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire
Short Form 36
Short Form 12
Duke Health Profile
Primary Care Assessment Survey

From the Paper
"The questionnaire asks about frequent physical and psychological symptoms experienced by the CHF patient such as peripheral edema, insomnia, dyspnea, easy fatigability, depression and anxiety. Inquiries on the patient's social and physical functional capacities are also asked and rated by the patient. These include the patient's ability to walk at a certain distance, do household chores, effects of CHF on the patient's cognitive skills and travel habits. The patient is also asked to rate how his disease has affected his family. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments are also considered."

Tags:questionnaires, data management, heart and vascular diseases

From the Paper
"Congestive Heart Failure Among Men: A Proposal for a Phenomenological Study
Abstract
The determination of the perceptions of congestive heart failure (CHF) patients of their life experiences is essential if effective therapy compliance procedures are to be developed for this population. A research study is proposed, the purpose of which will be to define the experiences of males living with CHF. The research questions that will be investigated in the proposed study are as follows:
1. What are the perceptions of male CHF patients of their lived experience with the disease?
2. Will the perceptions of male CHF patients of their lived experience with the disease facilitate the development of..."

Abstract
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to other organs because one or both ventricles are not filled. There is abnormal diastolic and normal systolic function at rest (Satpathy & Mishra, 2006). Redfield (2004, p. 1930) defines heart failure as "a progressive syndrome characterized by complex cardiac and systemic adaptations that vary over time". The risk for CHF increases with age. Symptoms can be edema in the ankle and legs, shortness of breath (American Heart Association, 2008). Other symptoms may be fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, tachycardia, abnormal heart sounds, and distention of the jugular veins.

From the Paper
Congestive Heart Failure Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to other organs because one or both ventricles are not filled. There is abnormal diastolic and normal systolic function at rest (Satpathy & Mishra, 2006). Redfield (2004, p. 1930) defines heart failure as "a progressive syndrome characterized by complex cardiac and systemic adaptations that vary over time". The risk for CHF increases with age. Symptoms can be edema in the ankle and legs, shortness of breath (American Heart Association, 2008). Other symptoms may be fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, tachycardia, abnormal heart sounds, and distention of the

Tags:diagnosis, causes, treatment

Abstract
In this paper, the writer relates the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure (CHF) and describes a patient with CHF and her prognosis. The writer also provides a review of related literature and describes the relevant treatment plan. Furthermore, the writer talks about an education program to educate the patient and her husband about what disease she had, what caused it and how to prevent recurrence. Lastly, the writer discusses the benefits of group therapy and relates the patient's follow-up care.

Outline:
Introduction
Patient Presentation
Prognosis
Review of Related Literature
Application and Evaluation
Education Program
Support Group
Regular Follow-Up Visits
Opportunities for Teaching and Quality of Care Improvement

From the Paper
"After Susan's cardiac intervention and return home, I knew that the chances of her encountering a second M. I. were fairly high, and that the subsequent treatment in the community and at our family practice would play a key role in preventing another infarction. Improving her longer-term chances of remaining healthy would depend on her remaining on drug, diet and exercise regimens with the support of her husband and family. I knew that proper adherence to drug therapy alone, even without improvement in diet or exercise, could reduce her chances of a second ACS episode by up to 77% (Douglas, 2005)."

Tags:patient, prognosis, treatment, group, therapy, education

Abstract
This paper provides a discussion of each section of the medical model (signs, symptoms, diagnosis, testing, therapy, treatment, treatment evaluation, and prognosis) as it relates to congestive heart failure.

From the Paper
"The medical model focuses on the physical and biological elements of specific diseases and conditions. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition that occurs because the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to other body organs. Signs are the physical outcome of a condition. For CHF, physical manifestations include irregular, rapid heartbeat, distended neck veins, swollen liver, limb edema and fluid buildup around the lungs. Symptoms are the things a patient experiences about the condition. Unlike signs they..."

Tags:healthcare, physicians, heart disease, CHF, ACE inhibitors, edema, organ failure

Abstract
This paper addresses a case involving congestive heart failure and this writer's role as an acute-care nurse in a cardiac facility. The paper explains that congestive heart failure (CHF) is a syndrome afflicting more than 5 million people in the United States, with more than 400,000 new cases per year (Alere Medical, 2006). The paper relates that as our population ages, there will be more patients in various stages of CHF.

From the Paper
"This paper addresses a case involving Congestive Heart Failure and my role as a nurse practitioner in a family practice setting. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a syndrome afflicting more than 5 million people in the United States, with more than 400,000 new cases per year (Alere Medical, 2006). As our population ages, there will be more patients in various stages of CHF. My role as a nurse practitioner is to help patients with a number of..."

Tags:women, ami, chf

Abstract
This is an evaluation paper of the use of telehealth communication and monitoring programs for the treatment of CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) clients, with particular focus on In-Touch Companionship, monitoring equipment, and programs by Pioneer System. Although telehealth treats varying health problems, this research limits its scope to the treatment of CHF patients.

From the Paper
"In contrast to the past when people could not be treated in time to prevent loss of life, today healthcare facilities with latest technologies have greatly influenced the way health care is administered [Bigelow 2000; Wehrman and Simmons-Bennett 2002]. One such development is telehealth. Telehealth is a form of healthcare service that allows swift access to health experts through the use of telecommunication devices. This form of healthcare can be defined as "...the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration" [Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, 2001, p. 1 qt. Thurmond 2003]. It is the people living in the rural areas that need telehealth the most due to remote geographical barriers, old age, Federal funding and home health care services [Thurmond 2003]. As a result of the great demand for telehealth, companies in this field have spawn programs and services that best cater to the needs of the people [Silberg et al 1997; Warner & Hutchinson, 1999; West et al 1997].

Health professionals including doctors, consultants, nurses and attendants need to be aware of the scope of telehealth and how it can effect the way healthcare is administered in modern day society and in the future [Whitlock 2001]. "

Tags:medical, technology