Extracellular fluid volume as a key indicator in home‐care management of chronic heart failure: The role of nutritional and exercise therapy

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Extracellular fluid volume, rather than body weight, should guide chronic heart failure management in home‐care patients. Enhancing muscle mass through pharmacotherapy, nutrition, and exercise is essential to prevent heart failure exacerbation.

Keywords

• bioimpedance analysis (BIA)
• chronic heart failure
• exercise
• extracellular fluid volume (ECF)
• nutrition