Heart Failure (part 3)
Heart failure can be ongoing (chronic), or your condition may start suddenly (acute). Heart failure signs and symptoms may include: Shortness of breath (dyspnea) when you exert yourself or when you lie down Fatigue and weakness Swelling (edema) in your legs, ankles and feet Rapid or irregular heartbeat Reduced ability to exercise Persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink blood-tinged phlegm Increased need to urinate at night Swelling of your abdomen (ascites) Sudden weight gain from fluid retention Lack of appetite and nausea Difficulty concentrating or decreased alertness Sudden, severe shortness of breath and coughing up pink, foamy mucus Chest pain if your heart failure is caused by a heart attack
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This video is part 3 on heart failure and lists its signs and symptoms. It distinguishes ongoing (chronic) heart failure from a condition starting suddenly (acute), and lists symptoms including shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness, swelling in the legs, ankles and feet, rapid or irregular heartbeat, reduced ability to exercise, persistent cough or wheezing, and chest pain if heart failure is caused by a heart attack.
Key points
- Chronic versus acute heart failure onset is distinguished
- Shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness are listed
- Swelling in legs, ankles, feet and abdomen, and fluid-retention weight gain are listed
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat and reduced exercise ability are listed
- Cough, wheezing, appetite and concentration symptoms, and chest pain after heart attack are listed
Video Overview
This video presents “Heart Failure (part 3)” — Heart failure can be ongoing (chronic), or your condition may start suddenly (acute). Heart failure signs and symptoms may include: Shortness of breath (dyspnea) when you exert yourself or when you lie down Fatigue and. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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