Congestive heart failure

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart muscle does not pump blood as well as it should. Certain pathologies, such as narrowed arteries in the heart (coronary artery disease) or high blood pressure, leave the heart progressively too weak or rigid to fill and pump effectively. It is not possible to reverse all the conditions that cause heart failure, but treatments can improve the signs and symptoms of heart failure and help you live longer. Lifestyle changes (such as…

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Congestive Heart Failure

Nearly five million people in the United States are living with congestive heart failure (CHF), with roughly 550,000 new cases being diagnosed every year. Congestive heart failure occurs when your heart is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to support the other organs in your body. This means that your heart is not beating properly (though it is beating). If you are experiencing CHF, blood and fluid will be backed up in your body, which makes it more…

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