Heart failure is a public health problem of enormous and growing significance. Heart failure is the only cardiovascular disease that is increasing in prevalence. The management of heart failure has become one of the most challenging problems confronting our health care system today. The primary physiological function of the heart is to pump blood to supply oxygen and nutrients to the different body organ systems. The pathophysiology of heart failure begins with myocardial cell damage caused by etiologies such as ischemic heart disease and hypertension. Heart failure is characterized by a pathophysiological state in which the heart cannot provide adequate forward cardiac output to meet the perfusion and oxygenation requirements of the body organs and tissues. Self-care is an essential component to heart failure management. Self-care includes both self-maintenance and self-management strategies. There are numerous organizations that provide patient education and support groups for patients with heart failure.