Heart Failure Assessment: Monitoring Signs and Symptoms

Course overview

The third course in the heart failure (HF) series continues to build on understanding of the pathophysiology of HF by identifying signs and symptoms of worsening HF through direct clinical assessment and via the use of telehealth systems. While this course is aimed at nurses and therapists across all settings, home care clinicians in particular must possess a high level of knowledge to effectively assess and monitor for signs of worsening HF during each home visit. Such knowledge provides the clinician with confidence in assessment, early identification of worsening HF, and in patient education.