Health Tips
Heart Failure
Heart Failure
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Normal Heart |
Myocardial thickening / Enlargement |
1. Causes:
Ischaemic Heart Disease Valvular Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Hypertension Other Myocardial Disease |
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2. Symptoms
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Fail to pump out enough blood to supply the need of the body |
Shortness of breath |
Unable to lie down |
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Acute pulmonary edema |
Fluid retention and abdominal distention |
3. Management:
Control the intake of salt and water Avoid overwork to reduce the workload of the heart Control and treat any reversible causes of heart failure Medications Heart transplantation for end-stage patients |
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