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The Effective Treatment Approach For Heart Failure by Highwellness: 11:14am On Apr 27, 2023 |
The term "heart failure" can be frightening. It doesn't mean the heart has "failed" or stopped working. It means the heart doesn't pump as well as it should. It's the leading cause of hospitalization in the people over age 55. Although the risk of heart failure does not change as you get older, you are more likely to have heart failure when you are older. Facts About Heart Failure 1) Heart failure doesn't mean your heart isn't working at all. It means your heart is failing to work as well as it should, and needs proper care to help it work better. 2) Heart failure can affect the right or left side of your heart or both at the same time. 3) Most of the sufferers of heart failure are men. However, women are more likely to die from heart failure when the condition goes untreated. 4) Heart failure isn't always caused by heart attack. It can also be caused by problems with the heart valves, high blood pressure, viral infections affecting the heart muscles, heart problems you're born with(congenital). 5) Many people with heart failure lead normal, active lives. They do so because they have learned to take good care of themselves by taking the right heart-health medication and living a healthier lifestyle. Heart failure signs and symptoms may include: a) Shortness of breath with activity or when lying down b) Fatigue and weakness c) Rapid or irregular heartbeat d) Persistent cough or wheezing e) Nausea or lack of appetite f) Difficulty concentrating or decreased alertness g) Swelling in the legs, ankles and feet. Some lifestyle measures can help treat heart failure and prevent the condition from developing : a) Managing weight and exercising regularly. b) Not smoking and limiting alcohol intake. c) Avoiding foods high in fats. d) Reducing the amount of salt in your diet can also lower your risk. e) Getting the right amount of sleep. When Do You Need Medical Attention? It's urgent that you seek medical care if you experience the following signs or symptoms of heart failure : i) Chest pain (ii) Severe weakness or fainting iii) Rapid or irregular heartbeat, associated with shortness of breath iv) Sudden, severe shortness of breath and coughing up white or pink, foamy mucus. Complications of Heart Failure When left untreated over a long period, it may lead to the following complications : Kidney damage or failure, heart valve problem, liver damage. Treatment of Heart Failure The proper treatment of heart failure involves a balance of the right medications and better lifestyle habits. For enquiries, kindly check my signature. |
Re: The Effective Treatment Approach For Heart Failure by imagrg(m): 4:45pm On Apr 27, 2023 |
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Re: The Effective Treatment Approach For Heart Failure by Highwellness: 12:05pm On Apr 29, 2023 |
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Re: The Effective Treatment Approach For Heart Failure by ItisWell22(f): 1:28pm On Apr 29, 2023 |
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