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Right-sided heart failure is when the right side of the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently. It is often a complication of other conditions.
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Symptoms
Shortness of breath; Swelling of feet and ankles; Urinating more frequently at night; Pronounced neck veins; Palpitatio...
Causes
Right-sided heart failure occurs in about 1 in 20 people. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart fai...
Tests
Your health care provider will conduct a physical examination, which may reveal: Abnormal heart sounds; Abnormal lung s...
Treatments
Heart failure requires periodic monitoring by your health care provider. The goals of treatment include controlling the...
Complications
Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), which may be life-threatening; Fainting; Repeat hospitalizations; Side effects of...
Prevention
Follow your health care provider's recommendations for treating conditions that may cause congestive heart failure. Fol...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of congestive heart failure and your symptoms change, worsen, or ...
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