Heart Failure

About- Heart failure, sometimes called congestive heart failure (CHF), is characterized by the heart’s inability to pump an adequate supply of blood to the body
 
Symptoms-
Heart failure Ascites
Heart failure Chest pain
Heart failure Concentration problem
Heart failure Fatigue and weakness
Heart failure Frequent urination
Heart failure Heart palpitations
Heart failure Irregular pulse
Heart failure Lack of appetite
Heart failure Nausea
Heart failure Persistent cough or wheezing
Heart failure Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Heart failure Reduced ability to exercise
Heart failure Shortness of breath
Heart failure Sudden rapid weight gain
Heart failure Swelling (edema) in the legs, ankles, and feet

Causes-
Heart failure Alcoholism
Heart failure Amyloidosis
Heart failure Cancer treatments like chemotherapy
Heart failure Cardiomyopathy
Heart failure Congenital heart defects
Heart failure Coronary artery disease
Heart failure Diabetes
Heart failure Emphysema
Heart failure Heart arrhythmias
Heart failure Heart attack
Heart failure Heart valve disease
Heart failure Iron Overload
Heart failure High blood pressure
Heart failure HIV
Heart failure Hyperthyroidism
Heart failure Hypothyroidism
Heart failure Myocarditis
Heart failure Obstructive sleep apnea
Heart failure Severe forms of anemia
Heart failure Use of illicit drugs
Heart failure Viral infection
 
Specialists to visit
Cardiologist Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Cardiologist Cardiologist
Cardiologist Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.heart.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.nhs.uk

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