One of the most important steps you can take to control heart failure is to keep a close eye on your weight, pulse and blood pressure. You should be measuring these three indicators every day. The experts at the Advanced Heart Care Program have provided a perpetual Weight Maintenance Calendar on which to record your information. Print out the calendar page, fill it in and take it with you to your next appointment.

Make copies of this calendar and use it to record your daily weight, pulse and blood pressure. It is important to weigh yourself every morning, using the same scale and at the same time of day. Weigh yourself after using the bathroom and before eating. If you gain 2-3 lbs in one day or 4-5 lbs in one week call the Advanced Heart Care Program to report your weight gain at 1-800-347-9054.