Two Symptom Clusters Identified in Patients with Acute Heart Failure

Am J Nurs. 2024 May 1;124(5):62. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016392.13580.5b. Epub 2024 Apr 25.

Abstract

According to this study: Two distinct symptom clusters were identified in patients with acute heart failure: one with severe congestion and the other with mild congestion.Identification of these symptom clusters in the ED could help with symptom management, patient triage, diagnosis, and self-care at home.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Female
  • Heart Failure*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged