Chronic heart failure

Chronic heart failure

  • Clinical manifestation
    • Dependent on age, underlying type and extent of heart disease, and which ventricle is affected
    • FACES
      • Fatigue
      • Limitation of Activities
      • Chest congestion/cough
      • Edema
      • Shortness of breath
    • Fatigue
    • Dyspnea
    • Orthopnea
    • Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
    • Tachycardia
    • Edema
    • Dependent, liver, abdominal cavity, lungs
    • Edema may be pitting in nature
    • Sudden weight gain of >3 lb (1.4 kg) in 2 days may indicate ADHF, an exacerbation of chronic HF
    • Nocturia

Share:

More Posts

How to Grill Safely

What You Need to Know When handling raw meat, chicken and other poultry, and seafood Separate it from other food Refrigerate it before grilling Wash

The Importance of Urgent Care

Urgent care centers are a vital part of the healthcare system. They provide convenient, affordable, and quality care for a wide range of minor illnesses

Common Urgent Care Conditions

These are just a few of the common urgent care conditions. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to see a