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Left-sided heart failure is a life-threatening condition in which the left side of the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body. |
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Symptoms
Cough (produces frothy or blood-tinged mucus; Decreased urine production; Difficulty lying down; need to sleep with t...
Causes
Heart failure may affect the right side, the left side, or both sides of the heart. The left side of the heart receiv...
Tests
Physical examination may reveal an irregular or rapid heartbeat and increased breathing rate. The doctor may feel abn...
Treatments
The goals of treatments are: Treat the disease that is causing the heart failure; Reduce symptoms; Relieve stress on ...
Complications
Pulmonary edema; Total failure of the heart to function (circulatory collapse; Abnormal heart rhythms.
Prevention
Follow your health care provider's advice for treatment of conditions that may cause congestive heart failure. Follow...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicating congestive heart failure occur. Call your health care provider ...
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