How does chf affect families?

Many ways: Patients with CHF have no energy level i.e. May not be able to do grocery since walking in the store will bring about shortness of breath. Sexual function is certainly deteriorated and general mood to. Families have to stick together and support the patient who may need oxygen supply and will certainly need no salt diet and control of fluid intake along with taking meds appropriately.

CHF : CHF affects families according to the family dynamics and the severity of the problems which the CHF presents to the family situation. As such each family has its own distinct situation and reactions.