The most common type of congestive heart failure is the left-sided CHF. It occurs when the left ventricle of your heart does not pump blood properly. As congestive heart failure progresses, it might get difficult for you to breathe as the fluid builds up in the lungs. The other type of congestive heart failure is the right-sided CHF. In this type, the right ventricle is unable to supply blood to your lungs.
As a result, blood gets backed up in the vessels, causing a buildup of fluid in your abdomen, lower extremities, and your vital organs. A person can get both right-sided and left-sided congestive heart failure at the same time. It usually begins at the left side of your heart, and if left untreated, travels to the right. The symptoms of congestive heart failure are also associated with other diseases and ailments. In the early stages of congestive heart failure, there is a possibility that you might not feel any changes or symptoms.
But as the disease progresses, symptoms appear. Following symptoms would indicate a person has congestive heart failure:. Symptoms of congestive heart failure can appear differently in infants and children. Following are the symptoms that will indicate if a child or infant is suffering from congestive heart failure. The symptoms mentioned above can very likely be mistaken for a repertory infection or colic. This makes it difficult to diagnose congestive heart failure in children and infants when compared to adults.
If you have any of these symptoms, visit your doctor immediately. Congestive heart failure can often develop in a person when their heart has been weakened or damaged by some other conditions. Though, it is not always the case. Sometimes it can occur if the heart of a person becomes too stiff. Or the heart muscles become so weak and damaged that the ventricles dilate and stretch to an extent that the efficiency of blood circulation throughout the body is affected.
There are certain other conditions that contribute towards congestive heart failure in a person. They are:. Coronary arteries supply blood to your heart.
Fatty substances or plaque and cholesterol can block them. If you have a family member with heart failure, you should ask your doctor to consider heart failure screening and genetic testing. Some cancer chemotherapies can weaken the heart and lead to heart failure. If you are undergoing chemotherapy, ask your doctor whether your heart function needs to be monitored. Published Online: December 7, Dr Horwich receives research grants from the National Institutes of Health.
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Circ Heart Fail. Prevention of Heart Failure. JAMA Cardiol. Coronavirus Resource Center. Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. People with heart failure may have severe symptoms, and some may need a heart transplant or a ventricular assist device VAD. One way to prevent heart failure is to prevent and control conditions that can cause it, such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
Blood often backs up and causes fluid to build up in the lungs congest and in the legs. The fluid buildup can cause shortness of breath and swelling of the legs and feet. Poor blood flow may cause the skin to appear blue cyanotic. Some types of heart failure can lead to an enlarged heart. See your doctor if you think you might be experiencing signs or symptoms of heart failure.
Call or emergency medical help if you have any of the following:. Although these signs and symptoms may be due to heart failure, there are many other possible causes, including other life-threatening heart and lung conditions.
Don't try to diagnose yourself. Emergency room doctors will try to stabilize your condition and determine if your symptoms are due to heart failure or something else. If you have a diagnosis of heart failure and if any of the symptoms suddenly become worse or you develop a new sign or symptom, it may mean that existing heart failure is getting worse or not responding to treatment. This may also be the case if you gain 5 pounds 2.
Contact your doctor promptly. A typical heart has two upper and two lower chambers. The upper chambers — the right and left atria — receive incoming blood. The lower chambers — the right and left ventricles — pump blood out of your heart. The heart valves, which keep blood flowing in the right direction, are gates at the chamber openings for the tricuspid and mitral valves and exits for the pulmonary and aortic valves.
As the heart weakens, as it can with heart failure, it begins to enlarge, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood on to the rest of the body. Heart failure often develops after other conditions have damaged or weakened the heart. However, heart failure can also occur if the heart becomes too stiff.
In heart failure, the main pumping chambers of the heart the ventricles may become stiff and not fill properly between beats. In some people, the heart muscle may become damaged and weakened. The ventricles may stretch to the point that the heart can't pump enough blood through the body. Over time, the heart can no longer keep up with the typical demands placed on it to pump blood to the rest of the body.
Your doctor can determine how well your heart is pumping by measuring how much blood is pumped out with each beat ejection fraction. Curr Obes Rep. John Hopkins Medicine. Congestive heart failure: prevention, treatment and research.
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