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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 (6). 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
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 ===
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