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Coronary artery disease and high blood pressure are the main risk factors for congestive heart failure.
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∙ 9y agoMajor causes of congested heart failure are smoking, environment, genetics, and lifestyle. Also lack of diet and exercise help contribute to heart problems.
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What is the diagnosis of a patient with conjective heart failure?
There are over 20 causes of CHF (congestive heart failure). Thus, there is no single diagnosis.
How does water effect congestive heart failure?
increase in water will increase the blood pressure. high blood pressure usually precipitate the heart failure. Congestive heart failure on the other hand usually start with left ventricular failure and finally also cause the right ventricular failure. Patient will congestive heart failure usually will be given diuretic medication to remove excess water in their blood.
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.
A patient taking digitails would probably have what type of disease?
patient would have congestive heart failure and heart rythm problems. this medication is is taken to strengthen the heart.
What causes frothy white lung secretions?
Pulmonary edema, Congestive heart failure,
What is the correct coding for congestive heart failure with hypertension?
Diagnosis: Congestive heart failure. What is the condition?
What do you predict if a patient with congeative heart failure of left venticular origin only were to retain fluid excessively?
Hi:I found this link which talks about congestive heart failure. It doesnt give direct answer for your question but it gives overall knowledge about CHF.http://www.heart-attacksymptoms.com/congestive-heart-failure
Are congestive heart failure and diastolic heart failure the same?
Congestive heart failure is a buildup of fluid due to a failure of the heart to maintain a normal forward flow. It is a pump problem. Symptoms my include swelling of the soft tissues of the extremities, particularly the lower extremities, shortness of breath from buildup of fluid in the lungs, inability to lie down due to shortness of breath, decreased appetite, and exercise intolerance.An enlarged heart may be seen on chest xray in a patient with congestive heart failure, but other conditions may cause an enlarged heart as well, including chronic hypertension.
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).
What is the best position for a patient with congestive heart failure?
high fowlers
What disease causes body parts to swell up?
Congestive Heart Failure can cause edema in the extrimities
