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What condition would cause shortness of breath and inspiratory rales?
congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema
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.
Pulmonary edema shortness of breath and fatigue are most likely to result from?
left-sided congestive heart failure
What is a condition characterized by weakness shortness of breath and edema of the lower portions of the body called?
Congestive Heart Failure. Could also be referred to as Congestive Heart Disease or just heart failure.
What conditions can aortic regurgitation cause?
Aortic regurgitation occasionally causes shortness of breath during normal activity. In serious cases, it causes the left ventricle of the heart to enlarge and may eventually lead to heart failure.
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 are common symptoms of heart failure?
The symptoms of heart failure are shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness, irregular heart beat, swelling of the chest, and more. If you experience any of these symptoms please seek immediate health care.
What happens when the cardiovascular system fails?
Heart failure,the heart struggles to pump blood around the body. The symptoms include shortness of breath,Swollen ankles and coughing.
What are the signs and symptoms of heart failure is older adults?
The symptoms of heart failure are shortness of breath, fatigue or weakness, reduced ability to move or exercise, and head problems, the most known one is losing your alertness.
What are the signs of heart failure?
Shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling of legs and feet, irregular heart beat, reduced ability to exercise, sudden weight gain, and decreased alertness.
Can heartburn cause difficuilt breathing?
Chest pain due to heartburn usually does not cause shortness of breath. Chest pain with shortness of breath is a warning sign of a heart attack.
What causes shortness of breathe?
Many things can cause shortness of breath. Blood clauts, Heart attacks. Stroke, Allergies(rarely)nomonya. some type of heart disorder that makes ur feet swell and shortens the breath.
