Diagnosis of Heart Failure Disease

Heart failure simply means that your heart does not pump blood properly. Heart failure does not mean your heart has stopped working or that you are having a heart attack. Heart failure is called congestive heart failure (CHF) because the heart cannot pump blood around the body properly.

What causes heart failure?

Heart failure has many different causes. Sometimes the exact cause is not found. Below is a list of common causes of heart failure was found:

1. Coronary artery disease.

2. A problem with the heart muscle or cardiomyopathy.

3. Hypertension.

4. The existence of problems with heart valves.

5. Regular motion of the heart is abnormal.

6. Poisoning, such as alcohol abuse.

7. Congenital heart disease.

8.  Diabetes.

9.  Thyroid hormone of the problem.

What are the symptoms of heart failure?

Some people have symptoms, the following is a list of symptoms and problems in heart failure:

1. Shortness of breath
2. Shortness of breath when lying flat in bed.
3. Wake up at night and suddenly stopped breathing.
4. Tired and weak.
5. Swelling in the legs, generally only in the limbs.
6. Rapid increases in weight, 1-2 pounds per day for three consecutive days.
7. Chronic cough.

Consult your doctor if you have symptoms like the above, especially if you have the heart problems before.

What tests or examinations needed to diagnose heart failure?

The doctor will give heart failure based on allegations of previous medical records, symptoms and signs and test or physical examination.
Some of the examinations or tests in patients with suspected heart failure:

1. Blood tests.
2. Urine checks.
3. Chest x-ray examination.
4. Electrocardiogram (ECG).
5. Echocardiography.
6. Radionuclide Ventriculography.

Echocardiography and radionuclide ventriculography are often used to confirm the diagnosis of heart failure. The echocardiogram is a test that causes no pain. Examination performed on the surface of the chest. The results of the examination is an image of the heart, where the figure shows how healthy the heart in pumping blood.

What is the necessary treatment in heart failure?

Much can be done to improve the function of the heart in pumping blood and for the treatment of symptoms. The most important part of treatment is taking care of the underlying causes of the onset of heart failure, such as hypertension. Treatment also includes lifestyle changes and use of drugs by the rules.