Heart failure

Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Heart failure does not mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop working. It means that your heart is not able to pump blood the way it should. It can affect one or both sides of the heart.The weakening of the heart's pumping ability causesBlood and fluid to back up into the lungsThe buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles and legs - called edemaTiredness and shortness of breathCommon causes of heart failure are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is more common in people who are 65 years old or older, African Americans, people who are overweight, and people who have had a heart attack. Men have a higher rate of heart failure than women.Your doctor will diagnose heart failure by doing a physical exam and heart tests. Treatment includes treating the underlying cause of your heart failure, medicines, and heart transplantation if other treatments fail.NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Disease Alternative Name

chf
cardiac failure
congestive heart failure
left-sided heart failure
right-sided heart failure
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Heart Transplant In a 29 Year Old Patient . The Patient Had Very Bad Endocarditis And Had Previously Underwent Valve , S...See More

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Valvular heart went in heart failure as LVEF was 20% 8wing endocarditis Heart transplant in recovery period Congratulations for renewed life Take care


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Male 69 complaints are Dyspnea, palpitation on slight exertion coughing..expectoration bloody..h/ pneumonia 1 month back Pain heart' region with fear of heart faliure if he moved keeps still & hold breath.with pain and numbness of left arm...See More

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