What are heart failure symptoms

Not Medical Advice:

Here are the most common signs and symptoms of Heart Failure:

Shortness of breath (also called dyspnea)

Persistent coughing or wheezing

Buildup of excess fluid in body tissues (edema)

Tiredness, fatigue

Lack of appetite, nausea

Confusion, impaired thinking

Increased heart rate

"Heart failure" is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood through to meet the body's needs for blood and oxygen.

Most people who develop heart failure have (or had) another heart condition first. The most common conditions that can lead to heart failure are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and previous heart attack. If you’ve been diagnosed with one of these conditions, it’s critical that you manage it carefully to help prevent the onset of heart failure.

Learn more about heart failure and understand your risk at the American Heart Association.

Your heart works hard for you nonstop for your whole life. So show it some TLC with these 10 Tips for Better Heart Health from WebMD.

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Tuesday, March 22 2016