Article updated and reviewed by Neil Siecke, MD, Clinical Insturctor, UCSD Division of Cardiology on July 28, 2005.
Congestive
Statistics on Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission in the United States and most Western European... Read more »
As mentioned in a previous post, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease, patients with RA have a significantly increased risk of heart... Read more »
Heart failure is usually a chronic disease. That means it's a long-term condition that tends to gradually become worse. By the time someone... Read more »
Not really. In fact, heart failure is newly diagnosed in more than half a million Americans per year and may be somewhat different for men... 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
Heart failure is classified into four stages (Stage A through Stage D) that reflect the development and progression of the condition. Treatment... 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: ADAM Encyclopedia
Up to half of patients hospitalized for heart failure are back in the hospital within 6 months. Many people return because of lifestyle factors, such... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nearly 6 million Americans are living with heart failure. About 670,000 new cases of heart failure are diagnosed each year. Although there has been a... Read more »