Understanding Fluid Overload

Narleski Malone - Jones Co. High School (2012) first of many high school/university presentations prior to his death October 2015.

Described as "the sensation of suffocating," my husband would relate the feeling of fluid overload to students during our high school and tours to universities where we shared our story of hope for the heart. Some of the most successful opportunities to raise awareness from 2011 to 2015 reaching 10,000 students.

Cardiovascular patients are at risk of fluid overload, which can lead to conditions like pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) and congestive heart failure. Monitoring

fluid intake and output help prevent

these complications. It's important to

keep track of fluid intake, but it doesn't

mean to measure every single drop.

Having a discussion with your healthcare provider is imperative because there are effective ways to manage fluid intake without it feeling cumbersome. From the patient's standpoint, staying positive and being mindful of beverages is key: water, juice, milk, coffee, tea, and other drinks. Also, consider soups and broths, as well as certain fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumber, and oranges, which have high water content.

March 2015 July 2015

I watched my husband walk this tightrope requiring discipline and the willingness to follow instructions accordingly. On occasion he thought he would enjoy a cup of crushed ice. I was happy to remind him of what happens when the ice melts. 😉

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