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Learn more about Acute heart failure
Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
Heart failure or congestive heart failure, is a condition where your heart cannot pump enough blood to meet your body's oxygen demands. Acute heart failure occurs when there is sudden development of new or worsening symptoms of heart failure. Causes include genetics or lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, etc.
Feeling breathless
History of heart failure
Waking up at night with difficulty in breathing
Sensation of pressure in the chest
Difficulty breathing when lying down, which improves when sitting up
Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
Swollen legs / fluid retention in the legs
Chest discomfort with exercise
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acute heart failure
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Have you ever been diagnosed with heart problems?
Have you ever woken up at night because you were breathless or struggling to breathe?
Do you feel pressure over your chest?
Do you have breathing difficulty when lying down which improves when you sit up?
Treatment involves supporting breathing, controlling blood pressure and removing excess fluid from the body if necessary. There is no cure, but long-term treatment with medications and rehabilitation can improve the heart's function.
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References
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41572-020-0151-7
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