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Chronic Heart Failure – Patient Booklet
This booklet has been created for patients diagnosed with chronic heart failure (CHF). It contains useful information about chronic heart failure; what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, treatment options and advice on lifestyle changes you can make to help manage your symptoms.
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