What are the stages of congestive heart failure?

Answer 1

i FEEL I AM ENTERING LAST STAGE HEART FAILURE. i JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT

I watched my mother at the end of congestive heart failure...we all did as a family. If you would like to know what to expect I would rather discuss this with you privately instead of where everyone can see and it would be more respectful to do so privately...but if you want me to post the answer on here just let me know...my mother died on march 8th.2010..one month tomorrow and my dad was diagnosed yesterday with CHF...he is now in the hospital to get the swelling reduced....so with my answer to your question I have the experience to give you what you are looking for and I am also a nurse..just let me know.

Answer 2

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where the pumping ability of the heart is diminished. Early stages of CHF are mild, as the disease is slow to progress, in the first stage mild symptoms may be present such as weakness or tiredness. In stage 2 individuals will experience excessive tiredness after performing routine daily activities. Stage 3 is typified by extreme fatigue and heart palpitations. Stage 4 is the final stage, and during this stage the heart is weakened to the point that rest will not provide relief for the patient.