Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Heart Failure Symptoms

Congestive heart failure (CHF) can cause symptoms like difficulty breathing, fatigue, swelling in the legs and feet, abnormal heartbeats, coughing with foamy or bloody mucus, nighttime urination, fluid accumulation in the abdomen, sudden weight gain, nausea, reduced appetite, and difficulty concentrating. Heart failure severity is classified into four classes based on symptoms: Class I (no symptoms), Class II (fatigue with exertion), Class III (interrupts daily activities), and Class IV (severe symptoms at rest).

Causes of Heart Failure

Heart failure can be caused by several factors, such as- Coronary artery disease High blood pressure Congenital heart disease Infections Long-term use of certain medications Drug abuse Genetic heart diseases Abnormal heartbeats Diabetes Thyroid diseases AIDS Accumulation of iron or proteins in the body Alcohol consumption Smoking Obesity

Types of Congestive Cardiac Failure

Types of heart failure are:

Left-sided heart failure: causes difficulty breathing

Right-sided heart failure: causes swelling, especially in the legs

Systolic heart failure: problems with blood pumping

Diastolic heart failure: problems with blood filling

Expertise in Heart Failure Treatment

At Max Hospitals, India, is a leading heart centre that offers treatment for various heart conditions including congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart defects, and pulmonary heart failure.

The Institute has a team of renowned experts and advanced facilities such as operation theatres, catheterization labs, and other cardiac care technologies for effective surgical management of heart, lungs, and blood vessel diseases.

This offers various procedures such as angiography/angioplasty, cardiac surgery, ECMO, heart hole surgery, and vascular interventions, as well as services including arrhythmia management, cardiac health check-ups, and heart transplants.

Positive Approach Towards Congestive Heart Failure Treatment

amar Jain Hospital of Heart and Vascular Sciences provides top-notch treatment for heart issues, supported by modern diagnostic machines. Standard diagnostic tests we offer include: Medical history assessment Physical examination Blood tests Imaging tests (e.g., chest X-ray, CT scan, MRI) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Echocardiogram (ECHO) Stress test Coronary angiogram Biopsy Holter monitoring Cardiac catheterization.

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