| CHF |
| What is CHF , I know what it means but break it down for me? |
CHF is congestive heart failure. Fluid builds up in the sac (pericardium) serruonding the heart putting pressure on the heart muscle. This interferes with the heart's ability to pump blood e... |
| What are the signs & symptoms of right sided chf and left sided chf? |
Right - CHF (Congestive Heart Failure):
What happens here id the right heart fails so there is fluid retention and all signs and symptoms related to it:
>Swelling of feet (even after bed rest)... |
| Elderly patient w/COPD, CHF, SHINGLES history has developed round pinkish? |
Please consult a doctor or dermatologist. ... |
| I have advanced COPD, CHF, and stage 4 renal failure, am I a candidate for diaylsis? |
Hi,
First of all, I am wondering how your Renal failure have gone up to stage 4? Didn't you see doctors before? With the physical conditions that you presented I can see that you are really... |
| Mother is 86, has CHF is not doing so great what should we expect? |
I am so sorry to hear about this. CHF is a condition caused by right sided heart failure. The heart is not strong enough to pump the return blood.
I assume since your mother is in a long ter... |
| My mother has diabetes, & CHF. She has recently started on insulin. She now has huge blisters & pain on ankles |
allergic reaction. poor circulation ... |
| True or false? CHF is a chronic disease that is often fatal and for which there is no cure.? |
unfortunately, yes there is no cure, but people live many years with it , unless you have a severe case of it, you have many of good years ahead. ... |
| I suffer with CHF after a MASSIVE heart attack. Appreciate opinions.? |
If the cause of the CHF is due to a heart attack when run down by an automobile, there is not much a physician or Cardiologist can do. The heart has been damaged and unfortunately you can't ... |
| Has anyone had CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) and recovered completely? |
To be brutal it is pretty much impossible to completely recover. True CHF is weakening of the heart muscle to the point where it can no longer pump enough volume to keep the blood from backing up. ... |
| Where can I get stem cells for for chf? |
Congestive heart failure can't be treated with stem cells. ... |
| My mother is a bit obese, due to CHF., need name of cream to help rash from skin touching skin? |
From ... |
| Has anyone ever had (due to chf and mitral Valve )LV reconstructive surgery , and would you do it again? |
I had a friend that needed this...I assume he would do it again cuz it gave him back some quality of life. :)
(it wouldn't let me reply to your email so I hope you get this.)
He had it d... |
| How long can someone live on a respirator, when they have CHF and renal failure? |
I'm sorry, but if a person's kidneys shut down, it is only a matter of time. After renal failure, patients typically will eventually fall into a peaceful sleep and ultimately they will q... |
| If you actually live with CHF & its edema, or you are MD, please reply.? |
Hi, I had most of those,edema in feet ,ankles,legs .and
Throbbing of my heartbeat in my right side of my neck.(haven't found the answer for that for sure yet)
The swelling was due to RA(Rhe... |
| What hospital has the best CHF program ? |
Where in the world are you living?
The Royal Brompton Hospital in London is good, as well as Cleveland Clinic in OH, USA. ... |
| Is it possible to medicate CHF client with CCB with glycoside maintaince? Is there a drug-drug interaction?.? |
To translate, CCB=calcium channel blocker, glycoside = digitalis (I think).
To answer, it depends on the severity of the CHF. In the US, th combination isn't the usual treatment. I'd e... |
| Chat room for copd and chf?? where?? |
Please see webpages for more details on COPD and Heart failure. ... |
| What speacialist other than a cardiogist would you see for CHF? |
A Cardiologist would be your first line of defense on ConGestive heart failure. FACC simply means Fellow of the American College of Cardiology - it's kind of a 'bought' title. If y... |
| What are the dangers of low potassium levels in a person with CHF ? what are ideal levels ? |
K+ blood levels norm 3.5 to 5.mEQ/L. You have to watch for dig toxicity. someone taking Lanoxin and potassium are at risk for toxicity and blood levels have to be monitored. potassium and digoxin c... |
| QUICK, name the correct medications and treatment for controlled a-fib with CHF? |
warferin.. and all of the above ... |
| How much sodium is recommended daily for a person who has CHF? |
Depends on how severe their CHF is.
Dietary reduction in sodium is imperative to promote diuresis and prevent accumulation of extracellular fluid. Patients must be educated about the effects of ... |
| Is it possible for a 22-year old girl to get CHF? |
Yes it is but you don't "get" CHF. It's the end result of other diseases or conditions. ... |
| Would I qualify for Social Security Benefits if I have CHF/DIABETES/SLEEP APNEA/HEART DISEASE? |
You ONLY qualify for Social Security benefits if you are disabled to the point to where you are NOT able to work. This means...
You must NEVER be expected to work again... meaning that your disabi... |
| I'm suffering alone at home with severe Edema & CHF post MI - I value your thoughts.? |
It shows that ur suffering from biventricular failure i.e. rt & left both ,certainly along with lisnopril ( what is the dose u should have aoptimum dose of 10 -20 mg ) u can be prescribed DIGOX... |
| I understand that an elderly patient suffering from CHF would need to receive blood at a slow rate to prevent? |
People with CHF do require to get blood at a slower rate, but if the doctor knows they have CHF, they usually write an order to give Lasix after so many bags of blood.
So if patient were to get ... |
| I am a 87 yr old women with chf and chd been in the hiospital 4 times in the last 6 weeks. i have 30% of heart |
There are a number of variables having to do with your condition that makes a difference in your prognosis. Kidney function for instance is a major determinate in managing heart failure. Whether ... |
| Can you take appetite depression when you have chf? |
It is highly not recommended as most appetite suppressants have stimulants in them that put stress on the heart. If you have CHF your heart is already working more than normal. ... |
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