Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is weakened and can not pump enough to meet the needs of body for blood and oxygen. According to the American Heart Association more than 5 million people in the US are currently living with some form of heart failure. It is also the most common reason for seniors to go to the hospital. See our infographic to learn more about this disease:
Types of heart failure
left heart failure occurs when the left side of the heart has to work harder to pump the required amount of blood.
- systolic failure is when the heart does not provide enough force to push enough blood circulating.
- diastolic failure is when the heart can not fill properly with the necessary amount of blood between beats.
right heart failure occurs when the right ventricle can not pump blood out of the heart efficiently. As a result, blood backs up in the veins, which can cause swelling or congestion in the legs, ankles or abdomen.
Congestive heart failure requires medical attention. Blood flow slows, and blood returns to the heart back, causing congestion. Swelling is common.
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Conditions that can lead to heart failure
Some of the most common causes are:
- disease of the coronary artery
- crises previous heart
- abnormal heart valves high blood pressure
- heart muscle disease or inflammation
- heart defects present at birth
- sleep apnea
- obesity
- severe lung disease
- diabetes
common symptoms of heart failure
- irregular or rapid heart rate
- Breathlessness
- a persistent cough or wheezing (possibly with white mucus or blood-tingling)
- fatigue and weakness
- rapid weight gain Increased or decreased urination
- swelling (edema) of the ankles and feet
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