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Left 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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Expert & Community Posts

Heart failure, is it All the Same?

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Common Hypertension Complications

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There are several hypertension complications that you should be aware of. Hypertension stresses the... Read more »

Hot tubs and heart disease: Trouble or treatment?

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Nexium and Prilosec: Should you be worried?

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Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?

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Blood clots are the dreaded complication of the abnormal heart rhythm aka, Atrial Fibrillation. ... Read more »

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Health Guide

Congestive Heart Failure Complications

At least 20% of hospitalizations in older adults are due to heart failure. For people over age65, it is the number one cause of death, with nearly 290,000 people dying from this disease... 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 »

Heart Failure: Highlights

Heart Failure TrendsHeart failure has been dramatically increasing over the last several years and currently affects about 5 million Americans. Fortunately, survival has also improved... Read more »

Heart Failure: Introduction

Tounderstand what occurs in heart failure, it is useful to be familiar with the how the heart works and its anatomy. The heart is composed of two independent pumping systems, one on the... Read more »

Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure

Recent expert guidelines for evaluating the severity of heart failure and determining treatments use a staging system that is similar to the one used for major cancers:Stage A: Patients are... Read more »

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