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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Congestive Heart Failure Stages

Congestive heart failure med shows promising results

October 03, 2008
A new medication to treat acute congestive heart failure (CHF) has shown positive results in late-stage clinical trials. The med, currently called KW-3902, helped improve shortness of breath and eased renal-function deterioration in CHF patients in the Phase III trials. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Male Osteoporosis
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert

...arthritis 6. Miscellaneous conditions: alcoholism, congestive heart failure, emphysema,... Read more »

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What to Ask Your Osteoporosis Doctor
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert

...arthritis6. Miscellaneous conditions: alcoholism, congestive heart failure, emphysema, end-stage... Read more »

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High Blood Pressure Drugs: Top 3 Effective Treatments
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...Prescribed for patients with neuphrotic syndrome, congestive heart failure and swelling.... Read more »

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Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure
By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert

  Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission in the... Read more »

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Commanding Telemedicine
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...their health. The biggest percentage of them have congestive heart failure, but many of these... Read more »

Health Guide

Chapter 2: Is It Safe for Me to Exercise?
...chronic conditions in most older people, as long as it’s done when the condition is under control.Congestive heart failure (CHF) is an example of a serious chronic condition common in older... Read more »
Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure
...defibrillators for some patients.Treatment for Stage DTreatment includes appropriate measures used for Stages A, B, and C plus:Heart transplantation referral for appropriate... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations of this syndrome are the development of shortness... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Symptoms
...the skin to have a blue cast (cyanosis), and the body is swollen from fluid accumulation caused by congestive heart failure. Such patients often have emphysema as well. Read more »
Beriberi
...Swelling of the lower legs Increased heart rate Lung congestion Enlarged heart related to congestive heart failure Shortness of breath with activity Awakening at night short of... Read more »

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