Dietary Considerations for Living With Heart Failure
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¿Lo Han Diagnosticado con Insuficiencia Cardíaca? Busque a un Especialista en Insuficiencia Cardíaca
Si usted o un ser querido ha recibido un diagnóstico de insuficiencia cardíaca por parte de un proveedor de atención primaria o un cardiólogo, es posible que se esté preguntando cuál debería ser su próximo paso. Puede ser una buena idea considerar buscar opciones de tratamiento de un especialista en insuficiencia cardíaca. Trabajar con un especialista en insuficiencia cardíaca desde el principio del proceso a menudo permite tener más opciones de tratamiento. Escuche a un especialista proporcionar educación e información útiles para un paciente recién diagnosticado.
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