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Heart failure is a condition where the heart grows a lot larger due to it requiring a greater pumping force. This can be either due to increased blood volume or more likely, due to increased systemic resistance. A common cause of this is systemic atherosclerosis or aortic stenosis. The problem is, the large heart cannot be sustained for long and eventually the wall just thins out and becomes weak. So your heart can't pump out as much blood as before, giving you symptoms such as breathlessness, palpitations, fluid swelling, raised JVP etc.
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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.
What is Conjestive heart failure?
Look up Congestive Heart Failure or Heart Failure. Left sided heart failure is the most common. It will usually result in shortness of breath. Right sided heart failure usually causes swelling primarily in the legs. There is no cure. But it can be managed with medication.
Pulmonary edema is due to failure of which part of the heart?
Pulmonary edema is a result of a left ventricle failure or simply congestive heart failure which results in the heart not being able to remove fluid from lung circulation.
Acute left sided congestive heart failure what exactly does ACUTE mean in this instance?
'Acute' means sudden onset or short course, as opposed to 'chronic' which means long duration or frequent recurrence.
What is an excessive overload of the left atrium in the human heart?
An excessive overload of the left atrium in the human heart is referred to as Left Atrial Enlargement. It can be caused by hypertension, obesity or 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.
Pulmonary edema shortness of breath and fatigue are most likely to result from?
left-sided congestive heart failure
What is the medical term meaning syndrome in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body needs for oxygen and nutrients?
Could be one of few: Temponade, Heart failure, Congestive Heart Failure, Left Heart Failure.
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 Conjestive heart failure?
Look up Congestive Heart Failure or Heart Failure. Left sided heart failure is the most common. It will usually result in shortness of breath. Right sided heart failure usually causes swelling primarily in the legs. There is no cure. But it can be managed with medication.
Is swelling in your left forearm and hand a common symptom of congestive heart failure?
no it is a sighn for a tumor
Pulmonary edema is due to failure of which part of the heart?
Pulmonary edema is a result of a left ventricle failure or simply congestive heart failure which results in the heart not being able to remove fluid from lung circulation.
Acute left sided congestive heart failure what exactly does ACUTE mean in this instance?
'Acute' means sudden onset or short course, as opposed to 'chronic' which means long duration or frequent recurrence.
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
What is an excessive overload of the left atrium in the human heart?
An excessive overload of the left atrium in the human heart is referred to as Left Atrial Enlargement. It can be caused by hypertension, obesity or congestive heart failure.
A condition characterized by the inability of a weak left ventricle to pump enough blood through the body is?
congestive heart failure
What are signs of heart failure?
patient with Right sided heart failure usually presenting as having edema in the lower limb or if severe, they can have sacral edema. they also may present as having systemic or portal venous congestion, enlarged liver and spleen and also ascites.
