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Health Encyclopedia: Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis

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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Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms

...severity of your condition and treatment of choice: previous medical history, physical examination, an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), and the level of certain chemicals in your blood. ... Read more »

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