Extending palliative care to patients with heart failure.
The pathophysiology and targeted management of heart failure is now well understood. However, patients may live for some years with significant symptoms and resultant reduced quality of life. Good supportive care and access to specialist palliative care is important for optimum care for patients living and dying from heart failure.
Johnson
Miriam J
MJ
Palliative Medicine, Hull and York Medical School, St Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough, N. York YO12 5RE.
D001294:Attitude to Health; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011788:Quality of Life; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000458:organization & administration*