Its important to know what to do when you notice serious heart failure symptoms. Post the following information near the phone or in a place where you can get to it easily.
Call 911 for urgent help if you have
new chest pain or discomfort for more than 15 minutes that does not ease up with rest or nitroglycerin
fast or irregular heartbeat that doesnt go away and causes dizziness or lightheadedness
coughing that produces frothy or pink sputum
severe shortness of breath that doesnt ease up
a feeling that you may faint
Call your clinician immediately if you experience
new or increased shortness of breath while resting
weight gain of 2 pounds or more over two days or 5 pounds in a week
breathing problems that interfere with sleep, such as waking up suddenly short of breath
inability to lie flat
the need to sleep sitting up or with more pillows than normal
lightheadedness or the feeling that you may pass out.