The authors measured depressive symptoms cross-sectionally, across evolving stages of heart failure as defined by the American College of Cardiology, from low risk, through high risk for heart failure (Stage A), asymptomatic cardiac dysfunction (Stage B), up to symptomatic heart failure (Stage C...
Stages of Heart Failure Heart failure often progresses or gets worse over time. The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology divide heart failure into four stages, based on how severe it is. Your doctor will recommend treatments for your stage of heart failure. In the early...
In advanced stages of heart failure, the patient may get bored with simple tasks such as bathing and combing hair. Pulmonary edema Another typical symptom is shortness of breath when lying down. The inability to pump blood to the tissues causes an accumulation in the lungs. It's like a ...
Heart failure is when your heart can't pump enough blood to provide your body with the blood and oxygen it needs. If you have this condition, it doesn't mean your heart stops working. It means your heart doesn't work as efficiently as usual. Blood moves through your heart and body at...
Heart Failure Treatment: Early Stages While in the early stages, heart failure is usually treated with medications, includingangiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. These drugs widen arteries to make blood flow easier. This helps reduce blood pressure and lessens the heart’s workload. ...
Symptoms experienced in the last six months of life in patients with end-stage heart failure. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2003;2:213-7. doi:10.1016/S1474-515(03)00059-8.Nordgren L, Sorensen S. Symptoms experienced in the last six months of life in patients with end-stage heart failure. Eur...
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BACKGROUND: Despite today's modern therapy, the advancement of chronic heart failure (CHF) has not been curbed (Dying from heart failure: lessons from palliative care, BMJ, 317, 1998, 961-962, Editorial). Consequently, the suffering in patients with end-stage CHF is still present. The knowl...
Heart disease symptoms caused by weak heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy) In early stages of cardiomyopathy, you may have no symptoms. As the condition worsens, symptoms may include: Breathlessness with exertion or at rest Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet Fatigue Irregular heartbeats that fee...
Heart failure (HF) patients with depression usually have poor prognosis. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of perceived depressive symptoms among outpatients with HF and its association with the New York Heart Association (NYHA) class. This was a cross-sectional survey conducted at the ...