Diastolic heart failure

Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Heart failure does not mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop working. It means that your heart is not able to pump blood the way it should. It can affect one or both sides of the heart.The weakening of the heart's pumping ability causesBlood and fluid to back up into the lungsThe buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles and legs - called edemaTiredness and shortness of breathCommon causes of heart failure are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is more common in people who are 65 years old or older, African Americans, people who are overweight, and people who have had a heart attack. Men have a higher rate of heart failure than women.Your doctor will diagnose heart failure by doing a physical exam and heart tests. Treatment includes treating the underlying cause of your heart failure, medicines, and heart transplantation if other treatments fail.NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Disease Alternative Name

heart failure
chf
cardiac failure
congestive heart failure
left-sided heart failure
right-sided heart failure
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commonly we see lot of patients with isolated systolic hypetension n both raised SBP n DBP.. but i met a 65 yr old female on anti hypertensives since 10 years with raised BP with diastolic heart failure( as per 2D ECHO - preserved ejection ...See More

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sir.. she was referred to a cardiologist and he has added a diuretic TELMA- H... i think its sufficient along with lifestyle and diet modifications...thanks for all your information doctors


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