Heart Failure

What is the diagnosis of Heart Failure?

Your doctor will review your medical history and ask for details about your symptoms, including how many blocks you can walk without becoming short of breath, the number of pillows you sleep on and wh....

What is the treatment of Heart Failure?

The treatment of heart failure focuses on lessening symptoms, decreasing hospitalizations and improving life expectancy. To accomplish these goals, your doctor will advise a low-salt diet and medicati....

What is Heart Failure?

Contrary to its name, heart failure does not mean the heart has failed completely. It means the heart is pumping inefficiently and no longer can meet the body's need for blood.   This inefficien....

What is the prognosis of Heart Failure?

The outlook depends on the patient's age, the severity of the heart failure, the severity of the underlying heart disease and other factors. When heart failure develops suddenly and has a treatable ca....

Heart Failure: When to seek medical help?

Call your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms, particularly if you already have been diagnosed with some form of heart disease: Significant fatigue Difficulty breathing Swelling of t....

Exercise Helps After Heart Failure

Regular exercise is safe for some people with chronic heart failure, and it can significantly improve their quality of life, a new study.......