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normally no. from the time of birth on it is the stimulus for growth,
however in old age you can have failure even at rest
or you can have severe failure ... both can lead to death, quite rapidly.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoHeart disease is not always fatal. With proper medication,diet and exercise a patient can lead a normal life. Also, new procedures and meds can help these patients lead a longer healthier life.
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∙ 13y agoUnfortunately, from everything I've read it is progressive, and while medication can slow the progress and help keep it under some sort of control, it is eventually fatal.
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∙ 14y agoYes. "Heart Failure" gives you the first hint.
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∙ 11y agoNot necessarily. Cardiomegaly can be the end result of an underlying heart condition.
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What is the condition known for when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Im not a doctor but that sounds a lot like a heart attack.
What is the correct coding for congestive heart failure with hypertension?
Diagnosis: Congestive heart failure. What is the condition?
What is the best treatment available for congestive heart failure?
A promising treatment for Congestive Heart Failure is EECP (Enhanced External Counter-Pulsation).
What is it called heart failure on the left side of the heart?
Congestive heart failure - right-sided occurs in 1 in 20 people. It is a condition in which the right side of the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently.
Congestive heart failure involving the right side of the heart would be evident in the body as?
Congestive heart failure involving the right side of the heart would be evident in the body as edematous feet.
What is the condition known for when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Im not a doctor but that sounds a lot like a heart attack.
What is the correct coding for congestive heart failure with hypertension?
Diagnosis: Congestive heart failure. What is the condition?
What is insufficiency of the heart?
Congestive Heart failure.
What is the best treatment available for congestive heart failure?
A promising treatment for Congestive Heart Failure is EECP (Enhanced External Counter-Pulsation).
Does congestive heart failure run in families?
Not always but can be and it most likely runs in your genetics
Do people with alcoholism die of congestive heart failure?
Chronic alcoholism can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy which consequently can result in congestive heart failure.
What is it called heart failure on the left side of the heart?
Congestive heart failure - right-sided occurs in 1 in 20 people. It is a condition in which the right side of the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently.
Congestive heart failure involving the right side of the heart would be evident in the body as?
Congestive heart failure involving the right side of the heart would be evident in the body as edematous feet.
Can congestive heart failure cause spleen problems?
Over time, untreated, worsening congestive heart failure will affect virtually every organ in the body.
Who killed eisenhower?
he died of congestive heart failure
What year was congestive heart failure discovered?
Heartattack
What has the author Marc A Silver written?
Marc A. Silver has written: 'Success with heart failure' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Congestive Heart Failure, Popular works, Therapy, Popular Works, Congestive heart failure
