History Of Echocardiogram
Health Encyclopedia: Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis
- Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Causes of Congestive Heart Failure
- Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure Risk Factors
- Congestive Heart Failure Complications
Diagnosis
Doctorscan often make a preliminary diagnosis of heart failureby medical history and careful physical examination.
The medical history risks for heart failure include:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Poor cholesterol levels
- Heart or peripheral vascular disease
- Sleep apnea
- Thyroid problems
- Obesity
- Lifestyle factors (smoking, alcohol use)
The following physical signs, along with medical history, strongly suggest heart failure:
- Enlarged heart
- Irregular heart sounds
- Abnormal sounds in the lungs
- Swelling or tendern...
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Health Guide
Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms
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