Heart Failure Archives

This is a relatively straightforward situation. At 4.3cm for the ascending aorta – this is below what we would define...

It is possible to have congestive heart failure with minor or no symptoms. Heart function (i.e., the presence or absence...

This is a condition which is likely to be manageable sucessfuly with simple medicines only. It is not likely to...

The surgeon infuses a chemical agent (cardioplegia) which stops the heart’s function. The solution contains potassium ion which has a...

Dear Karen: The signs and symptoms are very variable and being blue is one of them.

Essentially it is correct that Medicare requires 3 months to pass after initial diagnosis if heart failure before ICD implant....

Sorry, too little information to answer the question. To provide a clear answer, other important data is needed, such as...

An estimate of EF (ejection fraction) can sometimes vary by about 10% and is difficult to estimate more accurately than...

The straightforward fact: it will shorten your life. Our recommendation: stop drinking so much!

The anomalies associated with coarctation of the aorta may have various forms. In some instances, a bypass using a Dacron...

Generalized edema (swelling) may result from several conditions. It is often due to heart failure, but not always.

It is indeed likely that you may have some form of CHF. I do not know the diagnosis of your...