Her EF used to be 53% now it has gone to 27%. We have set up homehealth for PT. I have asked for a nurse to come out also. We have her on LOW sodium diet. Is there anything I am missing? Oh we also have an appointment with a CHF specialist, and she's under close watch with a cardiologist, as well as her personal care physician. Please if anyone has any new ideas?? THANK YOU
You will also find that you're already covering most of the bases, but the very comprehensive explanations may be helpful and may help you plan your mother's PT schedule for maximum effect too.
The meds information - many of the drugs will have different brand names, of course, because these are UK versions, but you can easily look up the US equivalents.
I know how frightening changes can be, but don't despair and don't panic. You're doing all the right things - hope you're looking after you, too?
It sounds to me like Mom has lots of medical professionals on her side. I'm sure among them they know the latest research and will come up with an effective treatment plan. I don't blame either of you for being scared. It is scary. But Mom will probably go on with a normal or near normal life.
Best wishes to you both!
Periodically, daddy would have to go to the doctors- sometimes even the ER and have it drained.
Usually, it did help.
How is your mothers oxygen level? My dad did had oxygen but it wasn’t until the final stages. I wish he had it earlier- but for some reason oxygen is tough to get approved on Medicare.
This was about six years ago - don’t know if it’s still that way.
Does your mother have a recliner that she can sit in with her legs elevated?
Does your mother suffer the swollen ankles so frequently seem with CHF? If so, does she wear support socks?
I’m sure the cardiologist is on top of this - but just in case - if your mother is taking Lasix is she also taking something like K-tab - a high dose potassium that keeps her electrolytes up?