This document discusses reducing complications for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). It notes that many CHF patients are admitted to the hospital when complications arise, as intravenous treatments require close medical monitoring. The document cites statistics on the number of Americans with CHF and increasing hospitalization rates. It states that fluid retention unresponsive to oral diuretics is a common complication leading to hospitalization, and discusses the need for research on interventions to better manage CHF and reduce hospital readmissions.