CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

• A chronic progressive disease
• Heart inefficiently pumps blood throughout the body
• More 200,000 US cases per year.
• Affect men and women

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO CHF

• Hypertension- a condition when the force of blood against an artery wall is too high.
• Atherosclerosis- another name for high cholesterol. This condition affects the blood flow to the heart due to a build-up of plague in the arteries causing the arteries to narrow.
• Angina- chest pain or discomfort caused when the heart is not getting enough oxygenated blood.

SYMPTOMS OF CHF

• Fluid buildup in extremities causing edena
• Shortness of breath due to excessive fluid in the lungs
• Fatigue
• Irregular heartbeat
• Weight gain

DIAGNOSIS

• Electrocardiogram
• Echocardiogram
• MRI
• Stress test
• Blood test

TREATMENT

• Medication like ace inhibitors
• Heart healthy diets
• Monitoring weight daily
• Become more physically active
• Education

Untitled Slide

Untitled Slide

Untitled Slide