Integrated Care Pathway
Heart Failure Self-Care Advice
01 FLUID INTAKE - Measure your drinks. - Limit your fluid intake to 1 to 1.2 litres a day. These include beverages, fruits, soups and porridge.
02 SALT INTAKE - Limit your consumption of salty food. - Avoid gravy on your food and ask for less gravy when you eat out. - Avoid canned food.
03 MEDICATION - Take your medications regularly. - DO NOT stop them even if you feel better.
04 EXERCISE - Exercise at least three times a week for 15 to 30 minutes each time. - Stop exercising if you develop chest pains or experience shortness of breath. - Take frequent breaks between exercises.
05 06
QUIT SMOKING AND AVOID ALCOHOL
MONITOR YOUR WEIGHT - Weigh yourself every day to check for weight gain. Do this every morning before you eat and after you pass urine. - Record your weight in a calendar or diary.
Seek medical attention if you notice any weight gain (more than 1kg a day or 3kg a week), swelling in the feet/ankles, difficulty breathing, chest pains or are unable to lie down on your back.
For more information Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital 1 Jurong East St 21, Singapore 609606 General enquiries: 6716 2000 Fax: 6716 5500 www.juronghealth.com.sg Clinical and appointment line hours (closed on Sundays and public holidays) For appointments, please call 6716 2222 Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm, Saturday 8.00am - 12.30pm For dental appointments, please call 6716 2233 Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm
By train Jurong East MRT Station By bus From Jurong East Bus Interchange SBS 51, 52, 66, 78, 79, 97, 97e, 98, 98M, 105, 143, 143M, 160, 183, 197, 333, 334, 335, 506 Along Boon Lay Way SBS 99, Private bus service 625
Disclaimer: The information in this brochure is meant for educational purposes and should not be used as substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please seek your doctor’s advice before starting any treatment or if you have any questions related to your health, physical fitness or medical condition.
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