%0 Journal Article
%T Heart failure
%A James M Duffell
%A Megan Jones
%A Robin Spacie
%J InnovAiT
%@ 1755-7399
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1755738019829789
%X Heart failure is a progressive condition that is increasing in prevalence. Clinical findings, together with natriuretic peptide measurement and echocardiography, underpin diagnosis. Drugs can improve the prognosis (ACE-inhibitor, beta blockers) and ameliorate symptoms (diuretics). Non-pharmacological treatment includes exercise therapy, smoking cessation and nutritional care. Heart failure has a poor prognosis and early palliative input is recommended
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1755738019829789