Diseases

Heart Failure (Hf)

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It is often referred to as congestive heart failure (chf), occurs when the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs. Signs and symptoms commonly include shortness of breath, excessive tiredness, and leg swelling.

SYMPTOMS

Shortness of breath (dyspnea) when you exert yourself or when you lie down
Fatigue and weakness
Swelling (edema) in your legs, ankles and feet
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Reduced ability to exercise
Persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink blood-tinged phlegm
Increased need to urinate at night
Swelling of your abdomen (ascites)
Sudden weight gain from fluid retention
Lack of appetite and nausea
Difficulty concentrating or decreased alertness
Sudden, severe shortness of breath and coughing up pink, foamy mucus
Chest pain if your heart failure is caused by a heart attack

CAUSES

Heart failure is caused by many conditions that damage the heart muscle, including:coronary artery disease. Coronary Artery disease (cad), a disease of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart, causes decreased blood flow to the heart muscle.