A condition that the heart doesn’t pump blood at the quality that it should causing fluid to leak. This condition causes blood and fluid to build up in various places. This condition is extremely life threatening. It typically happens on the left side and less likely on the right, can happen on both sides at same time, if this happens it normally starts with left and moves to right.
The causes of this condition are from other cardiovascular problems, such as, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and various valve conditions. Non-heart related conditions can cause CHF as well. In early stages might not notice any changes in health but as it gets worse you notice your body changing. Symptoms are, fatigue, swelling, gaining weight, increased need to urinate, irregular heart beat, breathing problems, chest pain, etc.. …show more content…
There are different treatments based on how bad the condition is. There are a variety of medications that can be taken, and surgeries have to be done at times. With these treatments it is possible to overcome it but depends on how bad you have it and how early it is caught.
This disease mainly affects the cardiovascular system. It can affect the respiratory system if it occurs on either side of the heart. Because if the heart is damaged congestion occurs and blood doesn’t get adequate amount of oxygen. Urinary system is affected because when body doesn’t have enough blood the kidneys don’t function properly causing problems with water regulation. The digestive system is affected because the intestines may become less efficient in absorbing nutrients and
The causes of this condition are from other cardiovascular problems, such as, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and various valve conditions. Non-heart related conditions can cause CHF as well. In early stages might not notice any changes in health but as it gets worse you notice your body changing. Symptoms are, fatigue, swelling, gaining weight, increased need to urinate, irregular heart beat, breathing problems, chest pain, etc.. …show more content…
There are different treatments based on how bad the condition is. There are a variety of medications that can be taken, and surgeries have to be done at times. With these treatments it is possible to overcome it but depends on how bad you have it and how early it is caught.
This disease mainly affects the cardiovascular system. It can affect the respiratory system if it occurs on either side of the heart. Because if the heart is damaged congestion occurs and blood doesn’t get adequate amount of oxygen. Urinary system is affected because when body doesn’t have enough blood the kidneys don’t function properly causing problems with water regulation. The digestive system is affected because the intestines may become less efficient in absorbing nutrients and