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Other non-pharmacological treatment recommendations include immunization of HF patients (pneumococcal- and influenza vaccination should be considered), the consulting of a physician around pregnancy, the screening for depression and sleep disorders which require additional medical attention. | Other non-pharmacological treatment recommendations include immunization of HF patients (pneumococcal- and influenza vaccination should be considered), the consulting of a physician around pregnancy, the screening for depression and sleep disorders which require additional medical attention. | ||
In conlusion, advices on lifestyle in general are very important. Yet, an extensive survey among HF patients showed that recall and adherence of lifestyle advice was disappointing | In conlusion, advices on lifestyle in general are very important. Yet, an extensive survey among HF patients showed that recall and adherence of lifestyle advice was disappointing <cite>Lainscak</cite>. Health professionals should make sure the patient is able the understand and recall the advice given. With the intention to support this, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) initiated a website (2007) containing practical heart failure information for patients, families, and caregivers: www.heartfailurematters.org | ||
=== Pharmacological treatment === | === Pharmacological treatment === | ||