Heart failure - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Lifestyle changes can improve quality of life Try to lose weight, exercise, use less salt and manage stress But heart failure can be life-threatening People with heart failure may have severe symptoms Some may need a heart transplant or a device to help the heart pump blood Heart failure also may be called congestive heart failure
Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Congestive heart failure Congestive heart failure causes one or both of the heart's lower chambers stop pumping blood well As a result, blood can back up in the legs, ankles and feet, causing edema It also can cause swelling in the stomach area Congestive heart failure may cause fluid to build up in the lungs too
Heart failure - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Diagnosis To diagnose heart failure, your healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history Your care professional checks to see if you have risk factors for heart failure, such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease or diabetes
Hyponatremia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Heart, kidney and liver problems Congestive heart failure and certain diseases affecting the kidneys or liver can cause fluids to collect in your body When this happens, it dilutes the sodium, lowering the overall level Syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH)
Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms Heart disease symptoms depend on the type of heart disease Symptoms of heart disease in the blood vessels Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls usually causes coronary artery disease This buildup is called plaque The buildup
Creatine - Mayo Clinic Research does not show a clear benefit for total bone mineral density Heart failure Evidence is limited and it's unclear whether creatine supplements help treat heart failure People with low levels of creatine, such as vegetarians, may see more benefits from creatine supplements and larger increases in muscle creatine stores
Celecoxib (oral route) - Side effects dosage - Mayo Clinic Congestive heart failure or Edema (fluid retention or body swelling) or Heart attack, history of or Heart disease or Hypertension (high blood pressure) or Kidney disease, mild to moderate or Stomach ulcers or bleeding, history of or Stroke, history of—Use with caution May make these conditions worse Aspirin-sensitive asthma, history of or
Mitral valve regurgitation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic As pressure rises, fluid builds up in the lungs Congestive heart failure In severe mitral valve regurgitation, the heart has to work harder to pump enough blood to the body The extra effort causes the left lower heart chamber to get bigger Untreated, the heart muscle becomes weak This can cause heart failure
Heart failure and sex: Is it safe? - Mayo Clinic It helps improve heart health and build strength after a heart event The American Heart Association says cardiac rehab and exercise can lower the risk of sex-related problems in those with heart failure The American Heart Association also says that sex rarely causes heart attacks