Louisiana State University Health Care Sciences Division (LSU HSCD) Tele-Health Projects: Adult CHF Patient Population

Inclusion Criteria:

equal to or greater than 18 years old
1 + past CHF diagnosis in LSU database, with history of CHF diagnosis extending back for 12 months
LSU primary care or chronic disease clinic patient for equal or greater than 6 months.
On CHF medication for equal to or greater than 6 months
Have had a past echocardiogram
Mental competency to consent and participate (determined by clinical judgment and chart abstraction)
Physically able to use in-home equipment (or presence of a household member who can assist the subject in equipment use)
Currently-working conventional telephone line at primary residence
Grounded electrical power supply at primary residence
Anticipation of remaining in the LSU HCSD patient population for the next year
Not on home oxygen therapy
No planned surgery within the next six months
Living at home (not institutionalized)
No history of major organ transplant
No diagnosis of metastatic or inoperable cancer
Not under treatment for cancer
Not under treatment for end-stage renal disease or end-stage liver disease
1 + emergency department visit or inpatient stay in past 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

Are on home oxygen
Have a planned surgery within the next 6 months
Have a history of major organ transplant
Have a diagnosis of metastatic or inoperable cancer
Are under treatment for cancer
Are under treatment for end-stage renal disease or end-stage liver disease
Have HIV/AIDS
Have a cognitive condition, such as Alzheimer's or dementia that would make it difficult for you to understand how to use the tele-health device.