Assessment and care planning for people living with heart failure.
Heart failure means the heart is not pumping blood as effectively as the body needs. Assessment can help identify the cause, monitor symptoms and discuss suitable treatment and support.
Symptoms to discuss with a clinician
Symptoms may include breathlessness, swelling in the legs or abdomen, fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance or palpitations. New, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms need prompt medical attention.
Care planning
Management may involve medication review, diagnostic tests such as echocardiography, lifestyle guidance and, for selected patients, device or surgical options. The treating team will tailor recommendations to the diagnosis and clinical history.
- Review symptoms and medical history
- Diagnostic investigations and imaging
- Medication and lifestyle discussion
- Referral for device or surgical assessment if appropriate
Questions to discuss with your specialist.
Bring relevant reports and ask the care team about evaluation and next steps.
Is this suitable for me?
Suitability is decided after review of your clinical history and investigations.
What are the options?
Ask about potential benefits, risks, alternatives and expected outcomes.
What happens next?
Discuss further tests, preparation, recovery and follow-up if relevant.
Confirm availability
Contact the team for current service, appointment and referral information.
This page is for general education only and is not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Service availability and suitability must be confirmed with the treating team.
Questions about Heart Failure Management?
Contact the care team to ask about consultation arrangements.