Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It is usually caused by conditions that damage or weaken the heart muscle such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and cardiomyopathy. There are two main types - left sided heart failure which affects the left ventricle and right sided heart failure which affects the right ventricle. Symptoms include fatigue, swelling, coughing, and shortness of breath. Treatment focuses on medications to improve heart function, surgery such as bypass or transplant, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to prevent worsening of the condition.
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It is usually caused by conditions that damage or weaken the heart muscle such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and cardiomyopathy. There are two main types - left sided heart failure which affects the left ventricle and right sided heart failure which affects the right ventricle. Symptoms include fatigue, swelling, coughing, and shortness of breath. Treatment focuses on medications to improve heart function, surgery such as bypass or transplant, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to prevent worsening of the condition.
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It is usually caused by conditions that damage or weaken the heart muscle such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and cardiomyopathy. There are two main types - left sided heart failure which affects the left ventricle and right sided heart failure which affects the right ventricle. Symptoms include fatigue, swelling, coughing, and shortness of breath. Treatment focuses on medications to improve heart function, surgery such as bypass or transplant, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to prevent worsening of the condition.
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It is usually caused by conditions that damage or weaken the heart muscle such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and cardiomyopathy. There are two main types - left sided heart failure which affects the left ventricle and right sided heart failure which affects the right ventricle. Symptoms include fatigue, swelling, coughing, and shortness of breath. Treatment focuses on medications to improve heart function, surgery such as bypass or transplant, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to prevent worsening of the condition.
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HEART FAILURE
Dr. Naiza Monono
Definition • Heart failure is characterized by the heart’s inability to pump an adequate supply of blood to the body. Without sufficient blood flow, all major body functions are disrupted. Heart failure is a condition or a collection of symptoms that weaken your heart. Causes • Heart failure is most often related to another disease or illness. The most common cause of heart failure is coronary artery disease (CAD), a disorder that causes narrowing of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Other conditions that may increase your risk for developing heart failure include: Causes • cardiomyopathy, a disorder of the heart muscle that causes the heart to become weak • a congenital heart defect • a heart attack • heart valve disease • certain types of arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms • high blood pressure • emphysema, a disease of the lung • diabetes • an overactive or underactive thyroid • HIV/AIDS • severe forms of anemia • certain cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy • drug or alcohol misuse Types • Left sided heart failure Left-sided heart failure occurs when the left ventricle doesn’t pump efficiently. This prevents your body from getting enough oxygen-rich blood. The blood backs up into your lungs instead, which causes shortness of breath and a buildup of fluid • Right sided heart failure The right heart ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to your lungs to collect oxygen. Right-sided heart failure occurs when the right side of your heart can’t perform its job effectively. It’s usually triggered by left-sided heart failure. The accumulation of blood in the lungs caused by left-sided heart failure makes the right ventricle work harder. This can stress the right side of the heart and cause it to fail. Symptoms • The symptoms of heart failure may include: • excessive fatigue • sudden weight gain • a loss of appetite • Persistent coughing • irregular pulse • heart palpitations • abdominal swelling • shortness of breath • leg and ankle swelling • protruding neck veins Diagnosis • Physical exam to check for physical signs of heart failure. For instance, leg swelling, an irregular heartbeat, and bulging neck veins may make your doctor suspect heart failure almost immediately. • An echocardiogram is the most effective way to diagnose heart failure. It uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of your heart, which help your doctor evaluate the damage to your heart and determine the underlying causes of your condition. Your doctor may use an echocardiogram along with other tests. Treatment – to increase life span Medication • Early stages of heart failure may be treated with medications to help relieve your symptoms and prevent your condition from getting worse. Certain medications are prescribed to: -improve your heart’s ability to pump blood -reduce blood clots -reduce your heart rate, when necessary -remove excess sodium and replenish potassium levels -reduce cholesterol levels • Always speak with your doctor before taking new medications. Some medications are completely off-limits to people with heart failure, including naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) and ibuprofen (Advil, Midol). Treatment Surgery: • Coronary bypass surgery • Angioplasty • Pacemakers • Heart transplant Prevention: A healthy lifestyle can help treat heart failure and prevent the condition from developing in the first place. • Losing weight and exercising regularly can significantly decrease your risk of heart failure. • Reducing the amount of salt in your diet can also lower your risk. • reducing alcohol intake • quitting smoking • avoiding foods high in fat • getting an adequate amount of sleep MERCI