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Your Organizational Guidance

ebpracticenet urges you to prioritize the following organizational guidance:

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Patients should be advised to:

  • Monitor blood pressure closely

  • Perform daily weights to monitor volume status

  • Manage weight through diet and regular, symptom-limited exercise

  • Avoid excessive intake of sodium

  • Discontinue tobacco and alcohol

  • Have at least annual follow-up visits with the primary care physician for screening tests.

  • Have vaccinations against respiratory infections, such as influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, and respiratory syncytial virus (patients ages 60 years and older).[162]

  • Manage comorbidities:

    • Control of hypertension and diabetes (e.g., provide patients with blood pressure and HbA1c goal)

    • Management of lipids (e.g., provide leaflets and show website links for diet, exercise, and healthy lifestyle).

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