Heart failure is classified into four stages (Stage A through Stage D) that reflect the development and progression of the condition. Treatment depends on the stage of heart failure.
The first two stages (Stage A and Stage B) are not technically heart failure, but indicate that a patient is at high risk for developing it.
Stage A. In Stage A, patients are at high risk for heart failure but do not show any symptoms or have structural damage of the...
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission in the United States and most Western European... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
Goals of Treatment for Congestive Heart FailureGoals of treatment for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) include improvement in the quality... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention To avoid congestive heart failure, you must prevent the various forms of heart disease that lead to it. To prevent coronary heart disease,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Surgery and DevicesRevascularization SurgeryRevascularization surgery helps to restore blood flow to the heart. It can treat blocked arteries in... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
What is the cause of my heart failure? What can you do to determine and correct the cause of my heart failure? Is my heart failure mild, moderate,... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
Research on congestive heart failure (CHF) is ongoing in order to develop more effective treatment modalities and improve survival and quality of... Read more »