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2. Heart failure - Wikipedia

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   Heart failure ( HF ), also known as congestive heart failure ( CHF ), is a syndrome caused by an impairment in the heart's ability to fill with and pump blood. Although symptoms vary based on which side of the heart is affected, HF typically presents with shortness of breath, excessive fatigue, and bilateral leg swelling. [ 3 ]

3. Management of heart failure - Wikipedia

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   People with congestive heart failure (CHF) are educated to undertake various non- pharmacological measures to improve symptoms and prognosis. Such measures include: [1] Moderate physical activity, when symptoms are mild or moderate; or bed rest when symptoms are severe. If sleep apnea is identified, treat with CPAP, BiPAP, dental appliances or ...

4. Pathophysiology of heart failure - Wikipedia

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   The main pathophysiology of heart failure is a reduction in the efficiency of the heart muscle, through damage or overloading. As such, it can be caused by a wide number of conditions, including myocardial infarction (in which the heart muscle is starved of oxygen and dies), hypertension (which increases the force of contraction needed to pump ...

5. Acute decompensated heart failure - Wikipedia

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   Cardiology. Acute decompensated heart failure ( ADHF) is a sudden worsening of the signs and symptoms of heart failure, which typically includes difficulty breathing ( dyspnea ), leg or feet swelling, and fatigue. [ 1] ADHF is a common and potentially serious cause of acute respiratory distress. The condition is caused by severe congestion of ...

6. High-output heart failure - Wikipedia

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   High-output heart failure is a heart condition that occurs when the cardiac output is higher than normal because of increased peripheral demand. There is a circulatory overload which may lead to pulmonary edema secondary to an elevated diastolic pressure in the left ventricle. These individuals usually have a normal systolic function but ...

7. Ischemic cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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   Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a type of cardiomyopathy caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart. [ 4] Typically, patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy have a history of acute myocardial infarction, [ 5] however, it may occur in patients with coronary artery disease, but without a past ...