Disease Management
At 67-years-old, Mrs. R., was awaiting evaluation for a heart transplant. Her ejection fraction was 10%, and it was not unusual for her to gain three pounds in a day.

Her doctor prescribed VNA TeleHomecare for heart failure hoping that our combined approach of education, hands-on nursing care, telephone support and remote monitoring technology would improve her condition.

Within the first month, her weight gains triggered several alerts. Through more than a dozen telephone conversations, the VNA nurse helped Mrs. R. to understand how sodium causes fluid retention which caused her weight gain and added more strain on her heart. Together, they discussed her diet and how she could reduce her sodium intake.

After two months on VNA TeleHomecare, Mrs. R. received the news she was waiting for. Her physician said that her heart function improved to the degree that she no longer needs to consider a heart transplant! She is now able to begin cardiac rehabilitation.

Can VNA TeleHomcare Help You?
If you have heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder or hypertension, and are homebound, you may be eligible for our program. Call (800) 882-5720, and ask for our TeleHomecare Program to learn more.