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Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
What is right heart failure?
It occurs when the right side of the heart fails to adequately pump blood to the lungs. It's also known as pulmonary heart disease or cor pulmonale. Some common risk factors include left heart failure, persistent high blood pressure, conditions that affect the arteries of the heart, diabetes, certain lung conditions, cocaine and alcohol abuse.
Symptoms of right heart failure
Swelling of any body part
Fatigue
Swollen legs / fluid retention in the legs
History of atrial fibrillation
Feeling breathless
Difficulty breathing when lying down, which improves when sitting up
Hands and feet turned pale and blue
Frequent urination
Questions your doctor may ask to check for right heart failure
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose right heart failure
Do you have any swelling in any part of your body?
Do you feel fatigued?
Do you have swollen legs?
Have you ever been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Treatment for right heart failure
Treatment involves identifying and treating the cause of right-sided heart failure. Patients are treated with one or more medications and sometimes implantable devices that help the heart pump more efficiently, as well as healthy lifestyle changes.
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