CourseEmergencyMedications

Heart failure + stroke — fluid balance, daily weights, and when to call (Advanced)

Advanced course for heart failure comorbidity: daily weight tracking, swelling/breathing red flags, medication adherence, and communication scripts

Secondary PreventionCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced20 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Use daily weights to detect fluid overload early
  • Recognize swelling and breathlessness red flags
  • Coordinate medication timing and refills safely
  • Know when symptoms require urgent evaluation

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Rapid weight gain can be a sign of fluid buildup in heart failure.

Question 2

2. A daily weight routine is…

Question 3

3. Urgent red flag is…