| Table 37: Additional symptoms experienced by patients with advancing heart failure (HF) |
| Symptom class |
Specific symptoms |
| Physical |
Gout, pruritus, muscle cramps, pain, anorexia, abdominal fullness, nausea, constipation; |
| Social / Functional |
Falls, incontinence, trouble walking, loss of independence in performing activities of daily living, isolation; |
| Psychological/Spiritual |
Panic attacks, anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, insomnia, loss of confidence, feelings of uselessness or hopelessness; |