Problem: Self-care of heart failure (HF) requires numerous behavior changes in persons with HF, including actively recognizing, interpreting and treating symptoms. Failure to recognize and properly interpret HF symptoms can lead to delay in seeking treatment, worsened symptoms and ultimately costly ...
A classification of the severity of heart failure that is based on the symptoms and exercise capacity of the patient (known as the New York Heart Association functional classification). Preload reduction The preload is the pressure and volume of blood that is present in the left ventricle at the...
Heart failure often develops and progresses over time, although its symptoms can come on suddenly. This is known as acute heart failure.You might also hear it called "congestive heart failure," which means fluid has accumulated in other body parts due to poor blood circulation. Not all cases ...
在绝大多数表现为ADHF的患者中,急性或亚急性失代偿发生于慢性射血分数降低型心力衰竭(heart failurewith reduced ejection fraction, HFrEF)(亦称收缩性HF)或者射血分数保留型心力衰竭(HF with preserved ejection fraction, HFpEF)(亦称舒...
Most treatments for heart failure can only slow it down or ease your symptoms. Soon, it may be possible to fix what causes it. Doctors are testing whether stem cells can repair or replace damaged heart cells. Where Do Stem Cells Come From? Stem cells can grow into many different kinds of...
Look for these five early warning signs of heart failure: Tiredness.You'll feel extra tired if your heart doesn't get enough oxygen. Shortness of breath.A drop inoxygen-rich bloodcould make it hard to catch your breath. Cough or wheezing.These symptoms are from fluid buildup in your lun...
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When heart failure affects mainly the left side of the heart, the symptoms are more likely to involve breathing difficulties. When mainly the right side is affected, the main symptoms may be leg swelling and abdominal swelling.Your doctor will review your medical history and ask for details ...
If required, corticosteroids should be administered at the lowest doses for the shortest duration possible. Thiazolidinediones (ie., pioglitazone) should be avoided based on evidence indicating that these agents increase weight gain and may exacerbate heart failure symptoms. Phosph...
Heart failure is the final situation in the natural history of the majority of heart diseases. Once the first signs or symptoms appear the prognosis clearly worsens. Department of Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, University of Barcelona, Avda. San Antonio Maria Claret 167, 08...