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Transcript of CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE By: Sade Jordan Donisha Grier.
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
By: Sade Jordan
Donisha Grier
Congestive Heart Failure
is a condition in which
the heart can no longer
pump enough blood to
the rest of the body.
WHAT HAPPENS. . ?{PATHOPHYSIOLOGY}
Shortness of breath with activity,
or after lying down for a while.
Cough
Swelling of feet and ankles
Swelling of the abdomen
Weight gain
Irregular or rapid pulse
Difficulty sleeping
Loss of appetite
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
WHO GETS IT?
• Congestive heart failure is the most common reason for hospitalization among the
elderly. More than three million Americans have congestive heart failure, and as the
population ages the incidence of congestive heart failure is rising rapidly.
• Men are at higher risk than women.
• People of African descent are at higher risk and are more likely to die from
congestive heart failure than Caucasians.
• A family history of early congestive heart failure caused by cardiomyopathies may
be more likely to get it.
Keep your blood pressure , heart
rate, and cholesterol under control
as recommended by your doctor.
This may involve exercise, and
medications.
•Eat a heart-healthy diet low in
salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol
•Quit smoking, if you smoke
•Lose weight, if you are
overweight.
PREVENTION
DIAGNOSED..!
Doctors can usually make a diagnosis of congestive heart failure
based upon physical exam.
Diagnostic tests may include an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG),
an echocardiogram (cardiac echo), and cardiac catheterization.
TREATMENT..!
If you have heart failure, your doctor will monitor you closely.
You will have follow up appointments at least every 3 to 6 months
and tests to check your heart function.
Other important measures include:• Take your medications as directed. • Don’t smoke.• Stay active. example, walk or ride a stationary bicycle.
Your doctor can provide a safe and effective exercise plan based on your degree of heart failure.
• Lose weight if you are overweight.• Get enough rest, including after exercise, eating, or other
activities. This allows your heart to rest as well. Keep your feet elevated to decrease swelling.
Heart failure is a serious disorder.
It is usually a chronic illness, which
may get worse with infection or
other physical stress..!
The prognosis of patients with
heart failure is generally poor; and
in several series 50% of the patients
with severe symptoms died within 12
months. In less severe heart failure,
mortality approaches 50% in 3 to 4
years.
WHAT IS THE PROGNOSIS..?
SADE JORDAN
&&
DONISHA GRIER