| Heart Failure |
| Laboratory or diagnostic exams for congestive heart failure??? |
B-type Natriuretic Peptide or BNP is the most common and most usfeul test for CHF. It measures a hormone that's ejected from the heart when it is being damaged by CHF. I can't say enoug... |
| What is the life expectency of a 51 year old male with mild heart failure? |
Jm- im sorry your dad is having such bad problems with his health. you really cant put a timeline on his life expectancy. it IS very good that he doesnt smoke at all--and drinks very little. and ... |
| What are the alternatives for the heart failure drug, Coreg? |
There are more people dying from prescription drugs than you are allowed to read about.
Had you mentioned why your mother was using Coreg, I could point you in the direction of Natural Physicia... |
| Do i take too much potassium seeing as how i have congestive heart failure? |
Well, this question needs to be broken down, but be patient, because each part needs to be explained in its entirety for this to make sense.
So you know why I know this, I'm a Paramedic/Nur... |
| Will a model 722 defribillator help a person with conjestive heart failure? |
My father had CHF, and was outfitted with a pacemaker/defib.
Every case is different. You need to speak to a cardiologist about this, not ask people with limited information. Trust me, I know.... |
| Why does isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine work in treating congestive heart failure in african americans? |
Seems all very muddy at this stage but there are some findings....
Firstly in 2001, the prevalence of HF was 40% more common in black males than white males (3.5% vs 2.3%) and twice as common in... |
| How to help the combo of dizzyness and nausea caused by heart failure? |
Hi Lillie,
Light headedness (dyspnea) is usually associated with low blood pressure, particularly for HFers who are generally on an ACE inhibitor and a beta blocker, both of which lower your BP.... |
| What could I teach a patient with left sided heart failure?....stumped student nurse? |
Diet, limitations, taking her meds even if she feels good, proper positions when resting, how to participate in her own care as much as possible ... |
| What is the role of ACE_I in congestive heart failure? |
Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body.This can be due to high peripheral resistance(arterial resistance).
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| Can anyone tell me if there is a connection between heart murmur, Raynauds, heart failure? |
I THINK THE BEST PERSON TO THROW LIGHT ON THIS WOULD BE YOUR DOCTOR..
NOT THE LUNATICS ON HERE ... |
| Decayed tooth broke, root canal needed should i wait with heart failure? |
You're on antibiotics, presumably for 7-10 days so you're ok until Dr. Wei returns..... chances are that if the root canal treatment is successful, a crown lengthening, core w/ possible p... |
| When you experience having redness evrytym you feel that your heart beats fast,is it heart failure? |
This is NOT the presentation of heart failure.
But they are the symptoms of an irregular fast heartbeat called ARRYTHMIA uccurimg episodically.
My best advice to you is to consult your doctor... |
| How can I specify to donate my heart (upon death) to a friend who has heart failure? |
You could do your friend more good by motivating others to become donors. Your sentiment is honorable, but the reality is there are a lot more people in need of organs than there are donors. If a... |
| Heart Failure and Abscessed tooth? |
Oh yes it can! There are many documented cases of patients who have had mild to moderate untreated dental infections that lead to serious, and even fatal heart complications. Our mouths are very d... |
| Congestive heart failure...? |
I looked this up about congestive heart failure for you, I have had it many time. I am a severe heart patient.
Heart failure becomes more common with advancing age. You are also at increased ri... |
| My dad has Congestive Heart Failure and was just rushed to the hospital? |
He is depressed and frustrated. Heart problems are very difficult to cope with because you really can't lead a normal life. Your activities are limited. You can eat the way you used to. Everyt... |
| Can congestive heart failure just start and then go away within a few weeks? |
the symptoms can come and go. but i think that once you are diagnosed with it, you are always at more risk. so you have to watch for signs like chest pain, chest heaviness, difficulty breathing, ... |
| Drugs causing heart failure? |
I'm not going to sugar coat this, sometimes a little ice water in the face (so to speak) is needed.
Your friend is a drug addict, and may be a suicidal one at that. Anyone who routinely (&... |
| Sudden Heart Failure? God made solutions? |
wow i can now see why so many teens are falling under satan's trap. the word of God has been defiled. that really hurts!!! how could someone do such a horrible terrible thing??? It is time... |
| Kidney Failure & Heart Disease? |
He could linger for weeks , or months, even. but only Our Lord knows.
Please respect his wishes. don't let them force dialysis, to force him to prolong his diseased state beyond what ... |
| On the Dr. Phil show one of the doctors said that if you snore alot you will have congestive heart failure.? |
they were probably referring to sleep apnea which CAN lead to congestive heart failure....in practice we see many people with sleep apnea drop their oxygen levels, not drop their pulses... but not ... |
| What signs/symptoms would help distinguise if a pt. is experiencing pneumonia v.congestive heart failure? |
Yes. But the chest xray should show clear differences in the type of congestion. Fever sounds a little more like pneumonia, but I'd go with what the doctors say. The patient IS being treate... |
| Can anyone send me a diagram about the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure? |
I am sending you a web link it will give you a good insight view of pathophysiology diagram of CCF, Hope it helps you out:
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