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Types of Heart Failure<br /><br />There are two types of heart failure: systolic (when the heart contracts) and diastolic (when the heart doesn't contract). The problem occurs when your heart can't pump enough blood out to meet the body's needs. This condition is called congestive heart failure, also known as CHF.<br /><br />In systolic heart failure, your heart can't squeeze out as much blood as it should during the left ventricle's systole (contractions) to pump oxygen-rich blood out into the body. This causes congestion or fluid buildup in your lungs, causing breathing problems and making it hard to exercise.<br /><br />You're more likely to develop heart failure if you have certain medical conditions that damage your heart muscle. These include coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and other vascular diseases.<br /><br />Your doctor will check your symptoms and other medical conditions to see if you have heart failure. Your doctor may recommend tests such as a blood test, a chest x-ray and an echocardiogram.<br /><br />During the echocardiogram, your doctor can measure the amount of blood squeezed out of your left ventricle with each heartbeat, which is called your ejection fraction. Your doctor will tell you whether your ejection fraction is normal or low and help you decide the best treatment for you.<br /><br />Treatments for heart failure depend on the cause and how severe your symptoms are. They may include medication, lifestyle changes, physical therapy and sometimes heart surgery.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Depending on the cause of your heart failure, you may be given an implanted defibrillator, a device that will deliver controlled electric shocks to your heart if it beats too fast or too slowly. [https://personalmedicalalarm.com/wandering/ gps locator for dementia patients] This can stop dangerous abnormal heart rhythms and improve your quality of life.<br /><br />
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Types of Heart Failure<br /><br />The different types of heart failure each have their own causes and symptoms. They can develop when other health conditions damage the heart or cause it to work harder than it should. Other conditions that can cause heart failure include high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and diabetes.<br /><br />Left-sided heart failure (also called systolic heart failure) happens when the left pumping chamber, or ventricle, of the heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. This is usually because the muscle in the heart isn't squeezing with enough force, or it is too thick or stiff to relax and fill between beats.<br /><br />Right-sided heart failure (also called diastolic heart failure) is when the right pumping chamber, or ventricle, can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood into the lungs to help your body get oxygen. This is usually because the muscle in the right side of your heart isn't squeezing or it is too thick or stiff to relax between beats.<br /><br /> [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/geo-fencing/ dementia tracker] [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/elderly-alarms/ gps tracker for alzheimer patients] Decompensated heart failure is a stage of heart failure that gets worse over time. [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/medical-alert/ personal medical alarm] It may involve weight gain, swelling or edema in your legs or abdomen, nausea, and shortness of breath while lying down.<br /><br />Your doctor will check for these signs and symptoms by asking you questions about your health history. They may also do some tests.<br /><br />They will use these tests to find out if you have one of the types of heart failure and how severe it is. If you have one of these types of heart failure, they will talk to you about treatment options.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

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Types of Heart Failure

The different types of heart failure each have their own causes and symptoms. They can develop when other health conditions damage the heart or cause it to work harder than it should. Other conditions that can cause heart failure include high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and diabetes.

Left-sided heart failure (also called systolic heart failure) happens when the left pumping chamber, or ventricle, of the heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. This is usually because the muscle in the heart isn't squeezing with enough force, or it is too thick or stiff to relax and fill between beats.

Right-sided heart failure (also called diastolic heart failure) is when the right pumping chamber, or ventricle, can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood into the lungs to help your body get oxygen. This is usually because the muscle in the right side of your heart isn't squeezing or it is too thick or stiff to relax between beats.

dementia tracker gps tracker for alzheimer patients Decompensated heart failure is a stage of heart failure that gets worse over time. personal medical alarm It may involve weight gain, swelling or edema in your legs or abdomen, nausea, and shortness of breath while lying down.

Your doctor will check for these signs and symptoms by asking you questions about your health history. They may also do some tests.

They will use these tests to find out if you have one of the types of heart failure and how severe it is. If you have one of these types of heart failure, they will talk to you about treatment options.





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