Warning Signs of Heart Failure
Intro • Heart failure is a serious medical condition where the heart is not able to function effectively and does not pump blood to all parts of the body normally. • Heart failure is a major cause of hospitalization in patients over 65 years of age.
1. Chest Pain • Chest pain due to improper functioning of the heart can be felt anywhere between upper abdomen to neck, including the shoulders and upper arms.
2. Shortness of Breath • Shortness of breath may be experienced suddenly. • It usually manifests as breathlessness even while resting or lying down.
3. Fainting • Since the heart is not functioning effectively, it is not able to pump enough blood to meet the needs of all the body tissues. • Fainting or sudden loss of consciousness happens due to serious lack of blood flow to brain.
4. Increased Heart Rate • Feeling of palpitations and heart throbbing suggest that the heart would be pumping faster to compensate for the reduced functional capacity of the heart.
5. Persistent Coughing or Wheezing • Persistent coughing with a whistling sound or heavy breathing is a sign of heart failure. • In some cases, patients with heart failure develop cough tinged with blood.
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