Does Evidence Drive Fluid Volume Restriction in Chronic Heart Failure?

Robin K. Miller; Nathaniel Thornton

doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2017.01.003

Does Evidence Drive Fluid Volume Restriction in Chronic Heart Failure?

Robin K. Miller, Nathaniel Thornton

School of Nursing

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Abstract

Chronic heart failure is a chronic condition that is associated with increased health care expenditures and high rates of morbidity and mortality. Mainstay in heart failure management has been the prescription of a fluid restriction. The purpose of this article is to review the available evidence for fluid restriction in chronic heart failure patients.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	261-267
Number of pages	7
Journal	Nursing Clinics of North America
Volume	52
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2017.01.003
State	Published - Jun 2017

Keywords

Adherence
Fluid restriction
Heart failure
Thirst

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Nursing

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10.1016/j.cnur.2017.01.003

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