CARDIOVASCULAR

DISEASES
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
HEART FAILURE
DEFINITION:

Heart Failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood
to meet the body's needs. The supply of blood is not enough for the
whole body. This can lead to paleness of the skin. This heart disease is
mainly caused by several diseases or conditions present at birth.
SYMPTOMS:

Symptoms of heart failure includes:

*shortness of breath which is also known as dyspnea
*swelling in the legs, ankle and the feet
*reduced ability to do physical activities such as exercising
TREATMENT:

Beta blockers. carvedilol (Coreg), metoprolol (Lopressor) and bisoprolol

(Zebeta) reduces the risk of some abnormal heart rhythms and lessen
your chance of dying unexpectedly. Beta blockers lessen the symptoms
of heart failure.
PREVENTION:

Ways on how to prevent heart failure is by regular physical activities

such as sports and exercising. maintaining a healthy body weight is also
a key to prevent heart failure. Smoking, alcohol and other unhealthy
habits can affect the heart leading to heart failure.
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