Is a rapid heart rate one of the symptoms of congestive heart failure?

I have a friend who has been diagnosed with acute congestive heart failure. He does not qualify for a heart transplant for several reasons. I remember reading somewhere that towards the end, the heart rate will increase to compensate for the heart damage. Is this a symptom that he may die soon?

Arrhythmias occur in congestive heart failure. And a rapid heartbeat does not necessarily mean he's going to die soon; chf patients experience episodes of arrhythmia.

My brother died of chf, and his heart was beating normally.

This Patient Guide is written for the loved ones of heart patients who are dealing with the short-term stress that comes with a test, procedure or recent diagnosis of heart disease. It explains why support is so important to a loved one with heart disease. It also offers practical strategies on how to support a loved one while also taking care of yourself.

It's true that the heart rate will become more rapid as the heart tries to compensate, but that does not necessarily mean his end is near.

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