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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

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Health Guide

Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide

...symptomsClass3: comfortable at rest but marked limitation of physical activity due to symptomsClass 4: symptoms of heart failure even at rest Treatment Several treatment goals exist for... 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 »

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 »

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for Lung ComplicationsPulmonary FibrosisCyclophosphamide. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), an immunosuppressive agent, may be effective for preventing lung deterioration and is the important... Read more »

Scleroderma: Prognosis

PrognosisAt this time there is no cure for scleroderma and no treatment to change its course, but outlook varies widely. Many patients, even many with systemic scleroderma, can expect a normal... Read more »

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