Congestive Heart Failure: Symptoms, Stages Treatment - Cleveland Clinic Congestive heart failure is a long-term condition that happens when your heart can’t pump blood well enough to give your body a normal supply Blood and fluids collect in your lungs and legs over time Medications and other treatments help manage symptoms like swelling Congestive heart failure is life-limiting for many
Medications to Help Treat Heart Failure - Cleveland Clinic Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a long-term condition It affects nearly 6 million people in the U S Advertisement Because many different medications treat heart failure, there are many possible side effects That doesn’t mean you’ll experience many of them Side effects vary based on the medication class, and
Acute Heart Failure: Symptoms, Causes Treatment - Cleveland Clinic How is acute congestive heart failure treated? Emergency treatment for acute heart failure restores blood flow and oxygen levels Care often includes: Oxygen therapy, which delivers extra oxygen you breathe in through a mask Vasodilators, which are medications that open narrowed blood vessels
Caring for Patients with Congestive Heart Failure Podcast Transcript Carol Pehotsky (00:05): A diagnosis of congestive heart failure begins a journey for patients and their loved ones From the inpatient setting through the outpatient setting, nurses have many opportunities to support patients and their caregivers as they learn to manage medications, make lifestyle changes, and transition to a new normal
Cardiotoxicity: Cancer Treatment and the Heart - Cleveland Clinic Cardiotoxicity may cause several heart problems, including: Cardiomyopathy Heart attacks (myocardial infarctions) Coronary artery disease Heart failure Heart valve disease Irregular heart rhythms Fluid buildup around the heart Low or high blood pressure Slow heart rate Thickening of the heart’s lining (constrictive pericarditis)
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Cleveland Clinic Treatment is directed at the cause of your heart failure, and not all causes of right-sided heart failure are curable But you can treat heart failure and improve your symptoms Often, a combination of lifestyle changes, medications and heart devices can help you manage heart failure and live an active life
Systolic Heart Failure: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Systolic heart failure is a serious, chronic condition that occurs when the left ventricle can’t pump blood efficiently Talk to your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of heart failure Treatment for any underlying causes and good lifestyle choices can ease symptoms and help you live a longer, fuller life
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Congestive heart failure is the most common cause of heart edema Other causes include: Heart failure, a common cause of cardiogenic pulmonary edema, is a chronic disease that can get better with treatment Cleveland Clinic can diagnose and treat heart failure of any kind, at any stage, with advanced therapies and compassionate care
Left-Sided Heart Failure: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic Left-sided heart failure occurs when the heart loses its ability to pump blood It often happens in people with high blood pressure and certain heart conditions You may experience systolic heart failure or diastolic heart failure Treatment can boost your heart’s pumping ability Left-sided heart failure symptoms can come back