Heart failure is a condition in which the heart becomes too weak to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s needs. It commonly develops after heart attacks, long-standing hypertension, valve disease, cardiomyopathy, or coronary artery disease.
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart becomes too weak to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s needs. It commonly develops after heart attacks, long-standing hypertension, valve disease, cardiomyopathy, or coronary artery disease.
Patients may experience breathlessness, swelling of the legs, fatigue, difficulty lying flat, reduced exercise capacity, or repeated hospital admissions due to fluid buildup.
Heart failure can range from mild to severe forms and may require medications, lifestyle changes, device therapy such as ICD or CRT implantation, angioplasty, or intensive cardiac care in advanced cases.
Early diagnosis and proper treatment can significantly improve symptoms, quality of life, and long-term outcomes.
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