Heart failure
Heart failure is a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively enough to meet the body’s needs. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, shortness of breath, and swelling in the legs and ankles.
Symptoms
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Swelling
- Rapid heartbeat
- Cough
- Weight gain
Causes
- Coronary artery disease
- High blood pressure
- Heart valve problems
- Other conditions
Complications
- Heart attack: When a coronary artery becomes completely blocked, cutting off blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Heart failure: The heart becomes weakened and unable to pump blood effectively.
- Arrhythmias: Irregular heart rhythms.
Treatment
- Lifestyle changes: Healthy diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking.
- Medications: To manage blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood clotting.
- Angioplasty and stenting: Procedures to widen narrowed arteries.
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG): Surgery to bypass blocked arteries.
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0493731471, 0493733613
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