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Health Encyclopedia: Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
- Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Causes of Congestive Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure Risk Factors
- Congestive Heart Failure Complications
- Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis
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
Fatigue and shortness of breath (dyspnea) are the first symptoms. They are caused by fluid in the...
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