Details of Congestive Heart Failure - CHF

It is a condition which affects the pumping power of the heart muscles. And if this condition is affected, it is called a heart failure. But in congestive heart failure the fluid first builds up around the heart which leads to pump insufficiently. It occurs when ventricles can not pump and supply enough blood to the body.

May include:

• Swelling in feet and leg area
• Weight gain
• Frequent urination
• Irregular heartbeat
• Rapid breathing
• Chest pain
• Breathlessness

May include:

• Obesity
• Hypertension
• Affected valve condition
• Coronary artery disease

May include:

• MRI
• Blood tests
• Electrocardiogram
• Echocardiogram
• Cardiac catheterization

Treatment options:

Medication: This include different type of medication.

Surgery angioplasty: It is a procedure to open up blocked artery which may also be performed. It involves the use of a tiny balloon to widen the artery.

The risks associated with the procedure include:

• Allergic reaction to medication or dye
• Breathing problems
• Bleeding
• Blockage of the stented artery
• Blood clot
• Heart attack
• Infection
• Re-narrowing of the artery