Patient discussions
On discharge from hospital, patients should be instructed on:
Daily home weight monitoring
Sodium restriction (2 g to 3 g daily) and fluid restriction when necessary
Tobacco and alcohol discontinuation
Aggressive control of hypertension and diabetes (e.g., provide patients with blood pressure and HbA1c goal)
Lipid management (e.g., provide leaflets and show website links for diet, exercise, and healthy lifestyle)
Regular, symptom-limited exercise
Routine health-care maintenance.
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