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Heart Failure - End-of-Life Decisions

Although heart failure treatment is increasingly successful at prolonging life and reducing complications and hospital stays, heart failure can be a progressive, fatal condition. Many important end-of-life decisions can be made while you are active and able to communicate your wishes.

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For more information, see the topic Care at the End of Life.

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Last Updated: September 22, 2005
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