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Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

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Symptoms

Many symptoms of heart failure result from the congestion that develops as fluid backs up into the lungs and leaks into the tissues. Other symptoms result from inadequate delivery of oxygen-rich blood to the body's tissues. Since heart failure can progress rapidly, it is essential to consult a doctor immediately if any of the following symptoms are detected.

Symptoms of Left-Side Heart Failure

Fatigue and shortness of breath (dyspnea) are the first symptoms. They are caused by fluid in the...

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Expert & Community Posts

What Do I Do About Heart Failure?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

Heart failure is usually a chronic disease. That means it's a long-term condition that tends to... Read more »

Heart failure, is it All the Same?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...This excess fluid or congestion explains the term congestive heart failure, which you've... Read more »

Just Diagnosed with COPD: What to Expect Physically

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...heart too. This can result in a condition called congestive heart failure. The symptoms are... Read more »

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 »

Hot tubs and heart disease: Trouble or treatment?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...this could be used as a treatment of patients with congestive heart failure. Recent scientific... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 »

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Congestive Heart Failure Risk Factors

Nearly 5 million Americans currently suffer from heart failure. About 550,000 new cases of heart failure are now diagnosed each year. In 1970 there were only 250,000 new cases, so the... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure Causes

CausesHeart failure has many causes and can evolve in different ways.It can be a direct, last-stage result of heart damage from one or more of several heart or circulation diseases.It can occur over... Read more »

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...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 »

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