HEART FAILURE! (WARMING) SIGNS YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORE?

Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), is a chronic condition where the heart cannot pump blood efficiently to meet the body's needs. This leads to fluid buildup, organ congestion, and symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in legs and abdomen, and reduced exercise tolerance. Heart failure often results from underlying diseases such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, heart valve problems, and cardiomyopathy.​

Causes & Risk Factors
Coronary artery disease and previous heart attack (most common causes)

Hypertension (high blood pressure) causing the heart to work harder

Heart valve diseases impairing blood flow direction

Cardiomyopathy (diseases of the heart muscle)

Diabetes, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle

Congenital heart defects and certain infections impacting heart function​

Symptoms
Shortness of breath, especially during activity or lying flat

Swelling in feet, ankles, legs, or abdomen

Fatigue, weakness, and reduced ability to exercise

Persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink mucus

Rapid or irregular heartbeat

Sudden weight gain due to fluid retention

Nausea, loss of appetite, or abdominal discomfort​

Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnosis includes physical examination, blood tests (BNP levels), chest X-rays, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, and sometimes MRI or heart catheterization.
Treatment aims to:

Control underlying causes

Improve heart pumping function

Relieve symptoms and prevent worsening

Common treatments:

Medications: ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, diuretics, aldosterone antagonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, ivabradine

Lifestyle: Low-sodium diet, fluid restriction, exercise, weight monitoring

Devices: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), implantable defibrillators (ICDs), pacemakers

Surgery: Valve repair/replacement, coronary bypass, or heart transplantation in advanced cases.​

Heart failure requires ongoing care to prevent decompensation and improve quality of life.

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