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Early Signs And Symptoms Right Sided Heart Failure

Health Encyclopedia: Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

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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Health Guide

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 »

Medications for Congestive Heart Failure

Many different medications are used in the treatment of heart failure. They include:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsAngiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs)Beta... Read more »

Scleroderma: Treatment for Lung Complications

...only appropriate for patients who meet certain diagnostic criteria, including absence of right-sided heart failure.Prostacyclins (Prostaglandins). Prostacyclins, which open blood vessels, are now... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure: Surgery and Recovery

...treat blocked arteries in patients with coronary artery disease and may help selected patients with heart failure. Surgery types include coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and percutaneous... Read more »

Scleroderma: Prognosis

...goal of treatment is control of the symptoms, although the disease usually develops into congestive heart failure.Pulmonary Fibrosis. Scleroderma in the lung causes scarring (pulmonary fibrosis).... Read more »

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