1. Diagnosis of HF |
1. Inadequate vision (can not see materials) |
2. At least 1 of the following |
2. On dialysis or starting it within a year |
a. LVH on ECG or echocardiogram |
3. Severe valvular disease |
b. Ejection fraction less than 50% |
4. Using oxygen for COPD |
c. Pulmonary edema on CXR |
5. Life expectancy less than 1 year |
d. Elevated B-type Natiuretic Peptide |
6. Unable to pass a mini cog cognitive screener – recall 1 of three words and clock drawing [9] |
3. A loop diuretic |
7. Lives in a nursing facility or other situation where they do not have control of medication |
4. NYHA Class II symptoms or higher |
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5. Age 20 or older |
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6. Has a working phone |
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7. Speaks English of Spanish (Spanish Speaking patients recruited at UCSF and UCLA only) |
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