Palliative care for chronic heart failure: non-pharmacological methods of relieving the main symptoms

Author:

Shevcova V. I.1ORCID,Pashkova A. A.1ORCID,Kolpacheva M. G.1ORCID,Salamatova V. N.1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Voronezh State Medical University

Abstract

Chronic heart failure is one of the main causes of the increase in mortality and disability of the population around the world. In the final stages of chronic heart failure, when the debilitating symptoms of patients no longer respond to treatment, the issue of palliative care arises. To date, current clinical recommendations and guidelines do not contain data on palliative measures for this category of patients – in such conditions, doctors often do not understand what tactics of patient management they need to choose. Therefore, the importance of integrating palliative care into the treatment of chronic heart failure is increasing. Many symptoms associated with the terminal stages of chronic heart failure have a negative impact on the general condition and quality of life of patients. The main ones are shortness of breath, pain, manifestations of asthenia, as well as anxiety-depressive disorders. In order to maximize the possible improvement in the quality of life of such patients, palliative care should be comprehensive: regular pharmacotherapy prescribed in accordance with current clinical recommendations, combined with various non-drug methods for relieving the main symptoms. As such methods, the main cardiac rehabilitation measures can be considered, including regular physical training, training in compliance with the treatment regimen, stress management techniques, and psychological support. The relationship of patients and caregivers with medical professionals is important in the organization of palliative care. Adequate and timely communication is necessary to improve self-control and compliance with medication, prevent unplanned hospitalization, inform decision-making and, ultimately, ensure a safe death. The article discusses the basic concepts of organizing and providing palliative care to patients with chronic heart failure, as well as non-pharmacological palliative measures proposed by European, American, and Russian specialists.

Publisher

Remedium, Ltd.

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