The authors summarize results of studies on the most commonly used drugs for congestive heart failure: vasodilators, diuretics, and cardiac glycosides. They also discuss other agents that have benefit in some circumstances and describe effective combination therapy.Additional informationAuthor information...
The author reflects on what can be learned from the study on the association of trastuzumab with congestive heart failure among women treated outside clinical trials. She examines the median follow-up time, and the design of treatment and comparison arms in randomized controlled trials. She discuss...
may not move through your body properly. Fluid may build up and cause swelling and trouble breathing. This is known as congestive heart failure. Heart failure is a long-term condition that tends to get worse over time. It is important to manage your health to improve your quality of life....
When people talk about congestive heart failure life expectancy, they are usually referring to those in Stage D, where most traditional therapies have been unsuccessful and the condition has become more advanced. Although it is improving withnew and more effective treatments, it’s still not a gre...
• Valve disease with no symptoms (Heart has valves in between its chambers. Diseases manifest if valves don’t function the way they should.) Stage B patients of congestive heart failure usually have an enlarged left ventricle which is dysfunctional. This enlarged left ventricle is the main ...
Saunas may begood for your heart. Some studies have shown that people who have regular sauna sessions can lower theirblood pressure. Other studies show improvements in symptoms of congestive heart failure. Lung benefits In some studies, people who used saunas had a lower risk ofpneumonia...
Congestive heart failure: This can make you retain water. Chronic kidney disease or a kidney injury: When damaged, your kidneys may have a harder time balancing sodium and water levels in the body. Advanced liver disease (cirrhosis): This can cause fluid to build up and dilute the blood. ...
In addition to liver disease, congestive heart failure and other cardiac problems are potential causes. Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart becomes too weak to efficiently pump blood throughout the body. As the pumping action of the heart decreases, fluid begins to accumulate in the abd...
A study of elderly women found that most withcongestive heart failurehad a significant drop in their blood pressure when they were tilted back, then moved to an upright position. It would fall more than the blood pressure of people who didn't have heart problems or other illnesses. About hal...
A clinical review of ventricular arrhythmias in patients with congestive heart failure. EMJ Cardiol 2019. A Mosterd, B Cost, AW Hoes, MC de Bruijne, JW Deckers, A Hofman, et al. The prognosis of heart failure in the general population: the Rotterdam Study. Eur Heart J 2001;22(15):1318...