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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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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is acute heart failure?
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.
Symptoms of acute heart failure
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
Questions your doctor may ask to check for acute heart failure
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 for acute heart failure
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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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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