About Us
The Heart Efficiency Service is a specialised service within the Cardiology Department. The programme aims to improve the health and well-being of patients who have been told that they have heart failure. The service is managed by the Heart Efficiency Nurse who is responsible for providing specialist nursing care, which includes working as an educator, health promoter and patient advocate. The Heart Efficiency Nurse works with a multidisciplinary team to empower patients to manage their heart failure condition in order to alleviate symptoms and optimise the patient's quality of life. Members of the patient's family are welcomed and play a crucial part in the holistic delivery of care
General Advice for Patients
- Take an active role in the management of your condition
- Enlist the help of a family member or friend
- Learn the signs of deterioration in your condition and contact help immediately
- Know your medications
- Ensure compliance with your medications
- Weigh yourself daily and keep a record of readings
- Inform your doctor or nurse specialist about any significant weight gains
- Exercise wisely and rest during the day
- Ask your GP about the flu injections
- Keep in contact with your doctor and/or nurse specialist, pharmacist and dietitian, and do not hesitate to ask questions
Contact
Dr Vincent Maher is the Medical Director of the Heart Efficiency Service.
Heart Efficiency Nurse Specialists:
- Sarah Fall CNM II
- Michelle Carey CNM II
Telephone: (01) 414 3136
Fax: (01) 414 2168
