Which Arm Hurts During A Heart Failure?
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a condition in which the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of the body.
Alternative Names
CHF; Congestive heart failure; Left-sided heart failure; Right-sided heart failure - Cor pulmonale
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Heart failure is a chronic, long-term condition, although it can sometimes develop suddenly.
The condition may affect only the right side or only the left side of the...
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Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Doctors can often make a preliminary diagnosis of heart failure by medical history and careful physical examination.A thorough medical history may... Read more »
Left-sided heart failure
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Congestive heart failure - left Treatment The goals of treatments are: Treat the disease that is causing the heart failure ... Read more »
Medications for Congestive Heart Failure
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many different medications are used in the treatment of heart failure. They include:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)... Read more »
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New surgery for heart failure ineffective
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