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Will CPR be useful when heart failure is due to fluid buildup?
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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.
Where in the body is fluid from heart failure first noticed?
The extra fluid from heart failure is first noticed in the feet and ankles, where gravitational effects are most evident.
Does missing dialysis treatment cause other illness?
Yes, missing dialysis can cause many other health issues, such as enlarged heart, congestive heart failure, shortness of breath ( fluid in the lungs), vomiting from the toxic buildup (uremia), confusion, and death.
What is the purpose of lasix?
The purpose of Lasix (furosemide) is to help treat conditions such as edema (fluid buildup) or high blood pressure. It works by increasing urine production and reducing fluid retention in the body, which helps to lower blood pressure and alleviate swelling caused by fluid buildup.
How do you loose the fat at the bottoms of your feet?
Fat does not tend to accumulate at the bottom of your feet. Maybe you have edema (fluid buildup) which can be a result of very serious conditions such as chronic heart failure and diabetes and should definitely be checked by a doctor and soon.
What conditions are treated with diuretics?
used to treat the buildup of excess fluid in the body that occurs with some medical conditions such as congestive heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.also prescribed to treat high blood pressure.may be used in surgery.
What is heart faliure?
Heart failure is when the heart cannot pump the blood out as fast as it is comming back in. As a result pressure builds in the veins and fluid leaks into the surrounding tissues. If the left heart fails the fluid goes into the lungs and causes shortness of breath and eventually right heart failure. If the right heart is failing, either due to left heart failure or on its own, you get swelling in the legs and abdomen.
What are the chances for dissipation of small amounts of fluid around lungs?
If there is a small pleural effusion the treatment of the underlying cause will reverse the process allowing the fluid to recede back into the parenchyma of the lungs. Normally this is the case with CHF patients that have pulmonary edema. Right sided heart failure causes a fluid buildup that can go as far as the pleural space.
How is the pericardium drained of fluid buildup?
The fluid inside the pericardium is drained by inserting a needle through the chest and into the sac itself.
What does it mean to have fluid in your lungs?
If one has fluid in their lungs it probably means they have Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). This is a problem in which the heart cannot pump blood to the other organs.
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
Can septic shock be seen with severe congestive heart failure?
yes, should provide fluid bolus
