Abstract
Sleep problems and symptoms of sleep disturbance are very prevalent in patients with heart failure (HF). Numerous contributing factors include sleep-related breathing disorders, increasing age, medications, anxiety and depression, and comorbidities. Thus, the cardiovascular nurse has an important role in the recognition and management of sleep-related problems in persons with HF. This article provides an overview of sleep disturbances in patients with HF, suggests evidence-based strategies for managing the sleep problems, and identifies pertinent areas for future nursing inquiry.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Cheyne-Stokes Respiration / complications*
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Cheyne-Stokes Respiration / diagnosis
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Cheyne-Stokes Respiration / physiopathology
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Cheyne-Stokes Respiration / therapy
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Comorbidity
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Evidence-Based Medicine
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Heart Failure / epidemiology
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Heart Failure / etiology*
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Humans
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Mood Disorders / etiology
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Nurse's Role
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Nursing Assessment
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Sleep Apnea, Central / complications*
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Sleep Apnea, Central / diagnosis
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Sleep Apnea, Central / physiopathology
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Sleep Apnea, Central / therapy