Heart failure patient information
It is vital that our patients have an extensive range of information to properly understand and manage their conditions.
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- SGLT2i – Sodium glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) information for patients, relatives, and carers
MedTap
Free patient information app for iOS and Android
Developed by clinicians at Guy’s and St Thomas’, MedTap is a free app that offers short informational videos and tips from NHS staff in clear language whenever you need it. It covers heart attack, atrial fibrillation, and common pill questions.
Find out more on the MedTap webpage, guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/medtap.
NHS
The below patient leaflets have been developed by Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts. These two trusts work in partnership to provide a heart failure service.
- Heart failure: Managing your fluid balance (Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts)
- Heart failure team – This leaflet explains what to expect when being cared for by the heart failure team (Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts)
- Heart failure: Your medicines – This leaflet provides information about some of the medicines you may be given (Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts)
- Heart failure: Self management tool – This leaflet provides advice on how to manage your symptoms
British Heart Foundation
- Heart failure personal record – Helps to keep track of your medicines, doctor’s notes, and test results
- Your guide to heart failure – A practical guide to understand and manage your condition better