heart failure symptoms
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Q: What are some symptoms of heart failure in women? Is excessive sweating a symptom?
I am 46 year old female with heart failure and take coreg and lisinipril. Lately I’ve noticed tremendous waves of hot flashes and excessive sweating and heat.
A: Stop looking online to match your symptoms and see a doctor. They will help you out if it is. If it isn’t, online will only make you stress more and stress is never good.
Q: Is a rapid heart rate one of the symptoms of congestive heart failure?
I have a friend who has been diagnosed with acute congestive heart failure. He does not qualify for a heart transplant for several reasons. I remember reading somewhere that towards the end, the heart rate will increase to compensate for the heart damage. Is this a symptom that he may die soon?
A: Arrhythmias occur in congestive heart failure. And a rapid heartbeat does not necessarily mean he’s going to die soon; chf patients experience episodes of arrhythmia.
My brother died of chf, and his heart was beating normally.
Q: Congestive heart failure symptoms?
I have high bp. Treated with Coreg 180/110. Untreated-210/130. I also take Hydrochlorothiazide. I have been very tired for the last 2 weeks and my left leg and foot are retaining fluid.I have also been having weird headaches.Heart palps have become common-but more frequent as of late. Any help would be great.
Oh yeah,I am a 35yo female.
5′6 160lbs
I have been short of breath like my lungs won’t fill to the point of caughing
A: Exercise is a must. A mix of cardio and light strength training is an absolute necessity. It will help your body regulate. Additionally I would recommend a high quality garlic supplement. Garlicin is a cheap alternative that provides very high quality Allicin (the active ingredient in garlic that helps your heart). Chemically garlic is VERY unstable so I wouldn’t recommend trying to get enough garlic by eating it. The allicin takes time to become available in garlic and if it is cooked at all any possible allicin (or at least most of it) is destroyed.
You probably have a poor family hx because you are too yound and small to be experiencing these problems. I would also recommend Cayenne in capsule form. Be prepared it may cause heart burn. Start off on the smallest dose possible. IT WORKS WONDERS FOR CHF. Again be careful because there are some people who are particularly sensitive to Cayenne and it might make you vomit if you take too much.
If you are serious about controlling or curing your CHF you have to head to your local health food store and get on the Garlic, Cayenne and probably some Enteric Coated Omega-3 and CoQ-10. It will work if you combine them with routine exercise.
Also try limiting your fluid intake.
Q: What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure due to decreased cardiac output?
What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion?
A: Left sided heart failure causes blood to back up into the lungs, which cause shortness of breath. It’s usually a systolic heart failure, meaning the problem is in the left ventricle and it’s inability to pump effectively to maintain cardiac output to perfuse the body. A way to understand symptoms is to think forward from the left ventricle: cardiac output is insufficient to deliver the needed oxygen and nutrients to the cells, so there will be fatigue, weakness, reduced ability to exercise, decreased ability to concentrate,decreased urine output, etc. Then think backwards from the left ventricle: blood backs up into the left atrium, then into pulmonary system. This causes shortness of breath with activity, or when you lie down, persistent coughing and white or blood-tinged sputum (phlegm), weight gain from fluid retention, just to name some.
Q: Can a bra cause a woman to have symptoms similar heart failure?
My bras cut off circulation and make my fingers blue as your balls.
A: No
Q: I have concentric left ventricular hypertrophy, and symptoms of heart failure, is it possible to have COPD too
also have chronic hypertension, should I take Advair?
I know this is two questions.
A: Yes, you can have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) too! Ask your doctor if Advair is right for your condition.
Concentric LVH is probably a result of the chronic hypertension. It means that the wall of your left ventricle is thickened or enlarged. Hypertension that isn’t well controlled makes your heart work harder to pump the blood out to your body, thereby making your heart muscle thicker or hypertrophic. Keep a close eye on your blood pressure so you can prevent this from worsening! That’s one muscle that you don’t want growing too much!
Hope this helps.
Q: Are there any symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure to look for?
I know someone who’s legs are swollen and bruised beyond being able to explain (going on 7 days). Her DR is out of the country for 2 months and she is refusing to go to the ER. Her local pharmacist even called his personal DR for her. He suggested CHF. She has tried Lasix with no positive outcome. Have you or anyone you know ever experienced this?
A: my father has congestive heart failure. before he has surgery, we noticed that he was tired all the time. he would have shortness of breath, and his energy level had dropped a whole lot. CHF is when the heart doesnt have the strength to push and pump the blood as needed, and it basically just sits there and over time, unseen, it will back up in the lining of the heart and the lungs, causing the lining to become weak. My father has a trac now, and depends on a ventillator. you need to convence your friend to get her rear-end to a doctor soon! tell your friend, until she can get to the dr, slow down her salt intake, and her fluid intake as well. no alcohol what so ever!! Lasix will make a small difference, but not enough. she needs to be checked for diabetes, and blood clots. sounds like pour circulation.
Q: Is one of the symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure having a persistent cough?
Kind of crackly.
A: Non productive and productive coughs can be a symptom of Congestive Heart Failure.
More common symptoms are shortness of breath, edema in the legs or abdomen, inability to lie flat, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
Q: What are the symptoms and treatment for chronic heart failure?
I have already had quintuplet by pass surgery in 2003 and then had 5 stents placed in my heart in 2005. Recently I have had severe edema in my legs and my ankles and feet. I went to a few vascular surgeons and they said it was not any clots or blockages to my veins or a. They said my problems were most likely chronic heart failure. I am now on Lasix and weigh myself every day,but still feel bad. Any suggestions?
A: If you are now on Lasix that will help you remove the excess fluids that is in your legs and ankles. One thing you have to do is to limit your fluid intake. Since you have chronic heart failure, your heart cannot tolerate too much fluid in the body. This will make you more ill. Excess fluid intake can also accumulate not only on your legs and ankles but also in the lungs which will make you breathless. Try to ascertain or ask your cardiologist how much fluid intake you are allowed per day.
Q: What are the symptoms of heart failure?
A: fluid build up, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, chest pain
Q: Please.Im scared I might have symptoms of heart failure?
I have been to two doctors and a nurse friend says that they think that im depressed but have no issues with my heart.One was a vascular specialist..I do however hear my heart beat clearly in my ears.,a benign condition so they say ..{I looked up heart failure and really don’t seem to have any symptoms of heart failure other than perhaps hearing somthing that doesnt sound right when I hear my heartbeat.I noticed it alot this morning when I was resting because of fluid in my ears.It sounds like my heart is hesitating and almost as if its going to stop.I don’t know if this is just the sound of the blow flow or breathing or what.I can hear my heartbeat so well its like its in my head.I got worried and tried to find the answer but everything that I read online suggest other symptoms I don’t have..
This was another thing that my doctors noted that they just didn’t have reason to believe I had any heart issue..I am just wondering could the sound I hear be normal cardiac sound or sinister?
A: Heart failure does not mean the heart stops, it is simply not pumping blood as it should so the body does not get as much blood and oxygen as it needs.
It is also your responsibility to carefully monitor yourself and help manage your condition. One important way to do this is to track your weight on a daily basis. Weight gain can be a sign that you are retaining fluid and that the pump function of your heart is worsening. Make sure you weigh yourself at the same time each day and on the same scale, with little to no clothes on.
Other important measures include:
* Take your medications as directed. Carry a list of medications with you wherever you go.
* Limit salt and sodium intake.
* Don’t smoke.
* Stay active. For example, walk or ride a stationary bicycle. Your doctor can provide a safe and effective exercise plan based on your degree of heart failure and how well you do on tests that check the strength and function of your heart. DO NOT exercise on days that your weight has gone up from fluid retention or you are not feeling well.
* Lose weight if you are overweight.
* Get enough rest, including after exercise, eating, or other activities. This allows your heart to rest as well. Keep your feet elevated to decrease swelling.
Here are some tips to lower your salt and sodium intake:
* Look for foods that are labeled “low-sodium,” “sodium-free,” “no salt added,” or “unsalted.” Check the total sodium content on food labels. Be especially careful of canned, packaged, and frozen foods. A nutritionist can teach you how to understand these labels.
* Don’t cook with salt or add salt to what you are eating. Try pepper, garlic, lemon, or other spices for flavor instead. Be careful of packaged spice blends as these often contain salt or salt products (like monosodium glutamate, MSG).
* Avoid foods that are naturally high in sodium, like anchovies, meats (particularly cured meats, bacon, hot dogs, sausage, bologna, ham, and salami), nuts, olives, pickles, sauerkraut, soy and Worcestershire sauces, tomato and other vegetable juices, and cheese.
* Take care when eating out. Stick to steamed, grilled, baked, boiled, and broiled foods with no added salt, sauce, or cheese.
* Use oil and vinegar, rather than bottled dressings, on salads.
* Eat fresh fruit or sorbet when having dessert.
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Q: Is congestive heart failure a symptom or a disease itself?
What are some of the symptoms? I have breathing problems & sometimes my feet swell big. I work nights at a sit down job and I think that may be why my feet swell because when I get sleep and am moving around they dont do it.
A: chf is a condition that your heart is in and will remain in. if you have CHF, common symptoms are sob, but they generally don’t relieve them self. usually you end up in the hospital because you fill up fill fluid so much in your lungs you feel like you could drown in your own fluid. lasix is a the most common drug to relieve symptoms of chf. with your legs swelling, at a sit down job, your feet swell as a sign of poor circulation. mainly because your hips are always bent, slowing down blood flow to your feet. pressure builds up and your capillaries began to leak fluid and it accumulated in your ankles and legs, which is why when your walking around or sleeping, your hips are straight and there is no resistance. try taking some aspirin. i take aspirin when i am going to be sitting a lot on a road trip on at a desk to prevent blood clots and poor circulation. over time, constant resistance or pressure in your legs could cause a clot which can be very dangerous. good luck
Q: What are the symptoms of right sided heart failure?
A: The most common manifestation of right sided heart failure is peripheral oedema, generally in the feet.
This happens because the right ventricle is damaged and is unable to adequately pump blood into the pulmonary system, blood backs up through the right atria and begins to pool in the limbs.
Q: What are the symptoms of left sided heart failure?
A: Symptoms
Shortness of breath
Difficulty lying down; need to sleep with the head elevated to avoid shortness of breath
Sensation of feeling the heartbeat (palpitations)
Irregular or rapid pulse
Cough (produces frothy or blood-tinged mucus)
Fatigue, weakness, faintness
Weight gain from fluid retention
Decreased urine production (oliguria)
Infants may have poor feeding, weight loss, and failure to thrive
Q: my friend is suffering from severe chest pain and shortness of breath.is this congestive heart failure symptom?
doctor has prescribed a drug named “digoxin”.he usually vomits and gets tired after that.can you tell me more about his disease?
A: Heart failure is a syndrome of ventricular dysfunction. Left ventricular failure causes shortness of breath and fatigue, and right ventricular failure causes peripheral and abdominal fluid accumulation; the ventricles can be involved together or separately. Diagnosis is initially clinical, supported by chest x-ray, echocardiography, and levels of plasma natriuretic peptides. Treatment includes diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, β-blockers, aldosterone antagonists, specialized implantable pacemakers, and correction of the underlying disorder.
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It helps the heart work better and it helps control your heart rate.
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