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What do I need to know about congestive heart failure treatment?
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∙ 14y ago
The first thing you must find out is if you are being treated for right or left sided heart failure. There are different treatments for each type. Medication is the most common type of treatment in which case you should know exactly how to take your medications. The best way is to discuss all of your medications with your pharmacist
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes. CHF is often treated with drugs that can cause side effects up to and including death. Surgery for CHF has a low complication rate, but things can still go wrong.
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∙ 11y agoyou should ask your doctor for more info on heart failure treatment. You can look up info about it on www.mayoclinic.org. Also try lifescript.com/hearfailure
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What are the stages of congestive heart failure?
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.
How do you get heart failure?
well, it is caused by any kind of illness that is very very strong... it can be caused by common illnesses, but they got to be really strong......................HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU HAVE HEART FAILURE?IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ID YOU HAVE HEART FAILURE, here are some signs...If you get tired VERY easily,your heart rate will go down,It will be harder to walk up stepsHOPE THIS HELPED.... :D
10 year old Beagle who is under the care of a vet He has congestive heart failure He is on Antibiotics water pills thyroid pills and enalperal stopped eating six days ago drinks water why wont he eat?
I am very sorry to hear about your beloved pet and I know it's not easy to see them ill. I've had to go through this several times myself with many of my past pets. Congestive heart failure is biding for time with your pet. The vet is doing everything he/she can. It's time you went and saw your vet and simply told him/her that when they think your pet is no longer enjoying life and their health problems are causing them stress to let you know when to put your pet to sleep. I know this is heart breaking, but the pet owner must have empathy as to how much their pet is suffering. Dogs are much like people and when they have Congestive heart failure their appetite can go down a great deal and also it could be the signs of your pet's heart simply giving out. When the heart is this bad it affects other organs and it's simply a matter of time. Generally the heart is surrounded by fluid and the dog may go into pneumonia. I had a Cairn Terrier (the love of my life) and she had Cushing's Disease (cancer.) I had the lump removed, but she was never quite the same after that. Our vet suggested cancer treatment, but I read enough about it that I decided not to go down this road (not because of money issues) but the quality of our beloved pet's few good years left. We discussed this with our vet and my husband and I slowed down our pace of life and spent quality of time with our Daisy. We had wonderful times together and every couple of weeks I'd take her in mainly to be sure she was not in pain. She never was and she became very ill 10 months later (on a long weekend of course) and we had to rush her off to ER. We stayed with her for hours and it was evident that she wouldn't be with us much longer and we were there when she was put to sleep. We were heart-broken, but thankful she didn't have to suffer any longer. Please talk candidly to your vet and go from there.
How long does it take to recover from viral myocarditis?
Treatment will possibly prevent the heart from further deterioration but is unlikely to reverse the reduced function that has already occurred. Treatment for alcoholic cardiomyopathy involves lifestyle changes, including complete abstinence from alcohol use, a low sodium diet, and fluid restriction, as well as medications. Medications may include ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, and diuretics which are commonly used with other forms of cardiomyopathy to reduce the strain on the heart. Persons with congestive heart failure may be considered for surgical insertion of an ICD or a pacemaker which can improve heart function. In cases where the heart failure is irreversible and worsening, heart transplant may be considered.
How does a hole in heart make the heart less efficient?
yes i have a hole in my heart i was born with it .....i know, i know it is crazy but it is true sorry if i freaked you out
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Possibly this is know as 'congestive heart failurs'.
What are the stages of congestive heart failure?
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.
What can you do for an 8 yr old Lab that has a cough He has not been to the kennel?
Take him to the vet. One of the more common reasons for an ongoing cough, besides kennel cough, is heart worms or congestive heart failure. The heart worms can cause the heart failure. There is a simple test to find out. It only takes minutes. If you ignore the problem, it could cost your dog his life. If it is not heart worms or CHF, the vet can narrow it down, and let you know what else the problem is.
Is congestive cardiac failure a symptom of uraemia?
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Is there a treatment for heart attack?
yes, I dont know what it is? yes, I dont know what it is?
How do you get heart failure?
well, it is caused by any kind of illness that is very very strong... it can be caused by common illnesses, but they got to be really strong......................HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU HAVE HEART FAILURE?IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ID YOU HAVE HEART FAILURE, here are some signs...If you get tired VERY easily,your heart rate will go down,It will be harder to walk up stepsHOPE THIS HELPED.... :D
What causes extra fluid in the pericardial cavity?
The pericardial cavity or sac is the potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of serous pericardium. In other words, two different layers of cardiac tissue. It contains a thin film of serous fluid to provide a frictionless environment for the heart to beat freely.
Did president ford die in office?
he died at hid home from heart failure and emphysema and he was a know smoker.
Does anyone know how Eddie Guerrero died or is it kept under wraps?
He died from heart failure. it is not true that he died from heart failure, but it is sure that he died from a blow from kennedy, however it should have been kept a secret but has been leaked out, yet the police havent been informed about this. He didnt die because of a fake chair shot from Mr.Kennedy. He died of HEART FAILURE.
on february 13th my mother had her fourth heart attack in 15 months. she was intubated and sent home with the diagnosis of end stage congestive heart failure. only 30% of her heart works. My mother is the kind of person who has always helped everyone. sh?
does not qualify for medicaid or indigent care. If anybody knows of any resources to help with an operation please contact me and let me know. I don't want to loose my Mother, she is raising a five year old great grandson that has nobody else. Please help me keep my mother alive
do they have plans for people without insurance.?
At this time ihsve no insurance. I have congestive heart failure, pulmonary hyoerten t ion, gout and hugs blood pressure, kidney disease and sleep apnea.Ineed a flu shot and pumonia vaccine. And orobally that rvs one to .I robaly need that Rsv one and don't know how much they cost and if I can even afford them?
10 year old Beagle who is under the care of a vet He has congestive heart failure He is on Antibiotics water pills thyroid pills and enalperal stopped eating six days ago drinks water why wont he eat?
I am very sorry to hear about your beloved pet and I know it's not easy to see them ill. I've had to go through this several times myself with many of my past pets. Congestive heart failure is biding for time with your pet. The vet is doing everything he/she can. It's time you went and saw your vet and simply told him/her that when they think your pet is no longer enjoying life and their health problems are causing them stress to let you know when to put your pet to sleep. I know this is heart breaking, but the pet owner must have empathy as to how much their pet is suffering. Dogs are much like people and when they have Congestive heart failure their appetite can go down a great deal and also it could be the signs of your pet's heart simply giving out. When the heart is this bad it affects other organs and it's simply a matter of time. Generally the heart is surrounded by fluid and the dog may go into pneumonia. I had a Cairn Terrier (the love of my life) and she had Cushing's Disease (cancer.) I had the lump removed, but she was never quite the same after that. Our vet suggested cancer treatment, but I read enough about it that I decided not to go down this road (not because of money issues) but the quality of our beloved pet's few good years left. We discussed this with our vet and my husband and I slowed down our pace of life and spent quality of time with our Daisy. We had wonderful times together and every couple of weeks I'd take her in mainly to be sure she was not in pain. She never was and she became very ill 10 months later (on a long weekend of course) and we had to rush her off to ER. We stayed with her for hours and it was evident that she wouldn't be with us much longer and we were there when she was put to sleep. We were heart-broken, but thankful she didn't have to suffer any longer. Please talk candidly to your vet and go from there.
