Preventing fluid overload

PREVENTING FLUID OVERLOAD

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Preventing fluid overload is very important. This will keep your heart healthy and prevent symptoms such as shortness of breath keeping you out of the hospital.

Do not smoke or drink alcohol Take your medication as prescribed.

Weigh yourself daily at the same time More than a 3 lb weight gain in a day notify a physician Follow a diet low in salt Exercise regularly

Signs of Fluid Overload

• Weight gain • Swelling of feet and hands • Shortness of breath If you have any of these symptoms be sure to contact your physician.

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Reference American Heart Association (2015). Peri-partum cardiomyopathy. Retrieved from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/Cardiomyopathy/Peripartum-CardiomyopathyPPCM_UCM_476261_Article.jsp#.WrfdcojwbIU