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chronic heart failure is demonstrated by a cardiac catheterization or nuclear medicine study. During cardiac catheterization, the patient's cardiac function will be measured by cardiac output, ejection fraction and cardiovascular pressures.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoFor most people, heart failure is a chronic disease with no cure. However, it can be managed and treated with medicines and changes in diet, exercise, and life-style habits.
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∙ 11y agoIt's potentially fatal, so it's a critical illness.
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What happens anatomically to a person's respiratory system if he has a Chronic Heart Failure?
The heart does not stop working. When this happens the blood just doesn't move efficiently through the body.
Can Cor pulmonale lead to heart failure?
This condition can lead to heart failure
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.
Is weightlifting a cause of heart failure?
No not at all, if you take steroids they can lead to 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.
Where can I find out more about chronic heart failure?
Chronic heart failure can be a very scary thing. For more information online you can visit such websites as en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_failure or www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-failure/DS00061
Could a person with chronic heart failure have vinegar?
no.
What does the medical abbreviation CHF mean?
CHF may mean Congestive Heart Failure or Chronic Heart Failure.
How do I prevent chronic heart failure?
To prevent chronic heart failure, you may want to make sure that you are eating the healthiest diet possible. You also want to make sure that you exercise regularly.
What is the difference between Chronic Heart Failure and Congestive Heart Failure?
Congestive Heart Failure means your heart is not functioning properly and is unable to pump effectively. Which leads to build up esecially in the extremites and can lead to shortness of breath, which usually leads to a shorten life. While Chronic Heart Failure if not managed properly with regular exercise and diet, can lead to a heart attack.
What is the cpt code for chronic heart failure?
Chronic heart failure is a diagnosis and ICD code is assigned to it. Use code 428.0 or any more relevant code from the series depending on thee documentation.
Do people with alcoholism die of congestive heart failure?
Chronic alcoholism can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy which consequently can result in congestive heart failure.
Did Henry viii die of natural causes?
He died of chronic heart failure.
Could a person with chronic heart failure have vinegar on their food?
Yes - no problem.
Complications of nephritic syndrome?
* Acute kidney failure * Chronic kidney failure * End-stage kidney disease * High blood pressure * Congestive heart failure * Pulmonary edema * Chronic glomerulonephritis * Nephrotic syndrome
What will Chronic kidney failure lead to?
Chronic kidney failure is irreversible, and will eventually lead to total kidney failure
What has the author Graham Steell written?
Graham Steell has written: 'Heart-failure as a result of chronic alcoholism' -- subject(s): Heart, Diseases, Alcoholism
