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Shortness of breath
Tight feeling in the chest
Swollen feet
Wake up in the middle of the night with shortness of breath
Chest pain caused by exercise
Heart palpitations
Shortness of breath when lying down
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What is Heart Failure?
Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's oxygen demands. It can be classified into two types: acute heart failure and chronic heart failure. Acute heart failure occurs when new or worsening symptoms suddenly develop. In contrast, chronic heart failure involves symptoms that persist over a longer period and may gradually worsen. The causes of heart failure can include genetic predispositions as well as lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, and other health conditions.
Typical Symptoms of Heart Failure
- Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing
- Breathing is harder when lying down, improves when sitting up
- Left-sided chest pain
- Chest discomfort with exercise
- Sensation of pressure in the chest
- Unintentional weight gain of more than 4.4lbs/2kg in a month
- Swelling in any body part
- History of heart failure
Diagnostic Questions for Heart Failure
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you experience wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing?
- Does your breathing improve when you sit up from lying down?
- Do you have pain on the left side of your chest?
- Do you feel tightness in your chest when you exercise?
- Do you feel pressure over your chest?
Treatment of Heart Failure
Treatment for heart failure involves supporting breathing, controlling blood pressure, and removing excess fluid from the body if necessary. This applies to both acute and chronic heart failure. While there is no cure for either type, long-term treatment with medications and rehabilitation can significantly improve heart function and enhance quality of life. In acute heart failure, immediate interventions may be required to stabilize the patient, while chronic heart failure management focuses on ongoing care and lifestyle modifications.
Reviewed By:
Osler Jay Justo Guzon, MD (Cardiology)
Dr. Guzon graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine with a BLA and MD. He then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at St. Louis University before a fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has since working as an invasive cardiologist with a particular interest in preventative medicine and cardiometabolic disease. Over the past several years, Dr. Guzon has served on the speaker bureaus of AstraZeneca, Lilly, Boehringer-Ingelheim, and Aralez.
Tatsuya Shiraishi, MD (Cardiology)
Dr. Shiraishi graduated from the Kyoto University School of Medicine. He worked as a cardiologist at Edogawa Hospital, and after joining Ubie, he became the Director of East Nihonbashi Internal Medicine Clinic.
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