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Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart's function as a pump is weakened. It is an example of what can happen when things like longstanding alcohol abuse, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease are allowed to go untreated.
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Congestive heart failure is an example of a chronic cardiac condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs. This leads to fluid accumulation in the body, causing symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. Treatment often involves medications, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgical interventions such as heart transplant.
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For patients taking statins, a typical recommended dosage of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is around 100-200 mg per day. Statins can sometimes deplete CoQ10 levels in the body, so supplementing with CoQ10 can help counteract this effect and support cardiovascular health. However, it's essential for patients to consult with their healthcare provider for personalized advice on the appropriate dosage for their specific situation.
Ideal resting heart rate for a 47 year old male?
The ideal resting heart rate for a 47-year-old male is typically between 60-100 beats per minute. A lower resting heart rate is generally considered healthier as it indicates a strong cardiovascular system. Regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle can help lower resting heart rate.
What is average heart beat of a fetus at birth?
I would expect the heart rate to be zero as a fetus would be non viable outside of the womb.If you meant a child at the time of birth, that's different.A typical newborn right at birth (and prior to it) will have a heart rate somewhere between 110-160 on average.Once born, this typically slows a little bit but is still in a range of about 90-160.The average heart rate continues to slow through childhood until it reaches an average of 60-100 (the adult range) by the teenage years.
Would death from a pulmonary embolism be painful?
It depends. My pulmonary embolism was extremely painful. Think about it like this: when you breathe you get a very sharp pain, so sharp it startles you, and when you get startled you automatically take another breath. A never ending cycle of pain. Mine was exactly like that. I survived three days with it. Pulmonary embolisms don't kill you when they are in your lungs, the clot would be thrown to either your brain or your heart, and that is where it would kill you. If you only had the clot in your lung for a few hours and then it went to your brain or heart then it wouldn't be too bad. It would hurt a lot in your brain and it could burst a vessel which would cause death, or it would cause a heart attack which would be much more survivable.I'm looking at this answer above me and I find it so misinformed and so wrong, that I need to post this. PEs hurt. Yes, they are painful. Small or massive, they hurt. Not all PEs completely occlude blood flow, some restrict it. Contrary to what the person above wrote, "Pulmonary embolisms don't kill you when they are in your lungs", a PULMONARY embolus IS in the lungs!! This is why it's termed "pulmonary". And make no mistake, yes it can kill. Emboli don't stay in the lungs for "a few hours." PEs originate as DVTs primarily in the upper leg. Cerebral emboli usually originate in the left atrium of the heart . An embolus in the brain doesn't necessarily kill and the vessel it's in doesn't burst either. This is an ischemic stroke and people can survive them. I have no idea where this person got the idea that a cerebral embolus wouldn't be too bad. There really are not emboli in the heart. This is where they sometimes originate, such as with atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure. The mitral and aortic valves are large enough to accommodate a partial thrombus. Generally, it's a piece of a thrombus that breaks free and migrates, not the entire thing. If a small embolus were to be passed through the aortic valve and lodge in the coronary artery that branches immediately off this artery, this would occlude blood supply to a portion of the heart and result in an acute myocardial infarction. I'm afraid the person above me knows very little about human physiology, DVTs, PEs, and emboli in general.
What does average heart rate mean?
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Congestive heart failure involving the right side of the heart would be evident in the body as?
Congestive heart failure involving the right side of the heart would be evident in the body as edematous feet.
Who would you not give aldosterone too?
Some one with congestive heart failure.
What are three conditions in which a bundle branch block would appear on the ECG?
Congestive heart failure heart attack and heart failure of other origin
Would you expect a person with congestive heart failure to have a faster or slower heart rate at rest?
slow
Abbreviation for congesstive cardiac failure?
It would normally be called congestive heart failure, not cardiac, CHF is the abbreviation.
What condition would cause shortness of breath and inspiratory rales?
congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema
A patient taking digitails would probably have what type of disease?
patient would have congestive heart failure and heart rythm problems. this medication is is taken to strengthen the heart.
What would happen if your kidneys did not get rid if excess water?
If the kidneys did not excrete excess water, a person would fill up with water in their tissues causing edema leading to congestive heart failure, congestive pulmonary failure and death. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happens in kidney failure - the kidneys don't maintain the proper water/salt balance, the body accumulates more water than it needs, the person's blood pressure goes up because the blood volume increases, the heart is damaged by the extra volume and eventually the person dies of congestive heart failure.
Is green tea bad for people with Congestive Heart Failure?
Green tea might be harmful for some patients with congestive heart failure, if they express Th2 dominance (these are particular cells of the immune system that might be in imbalance with Th1 cells of the immune system; in some cardiac failure patients). Because green tea enhances this imbalance, the severity of the patient's symptoms might worsen. Saying that, it would be wise to speak to your doctor who knows more about the patient's heart failure.
What can a dog with congestive heart failure expect on their las days?
The patient would receive intravenous pain killer. They will make you as comfortable as possible.
Would you fly to the Dominican Republic for vacation seven weeks after beginning diagnosed with congestive heart failure?
If your doctor hasn't said anything against it, I say go for it.
Does cayenne pepper help in cases of congestive heart failure?
Cayenne pepper is a potent blood circulation stimulant. Obviously, improving blood circulation is important to a healthy heart. It is known for its ability to stop heart attacks, and regulate blood pressure. In Chinese medicine, we are able to evaluate the Yin/Yang balance of the body, and specific organ systems. Often times, very hot herbs can exacerbate Yang conditions in the body. For example, the stomach can become 'Yin Deficient', a condition that may have signs of intense hunger and thirst. This condition would be intensified with the use of cayenne, as would many, many other conditions. There are many herbs that would safely address congestive heart failure that do not disrupt the Yin/Yang balance of the body; hawthorn, linden, and yarrow come to mind. There are also well balanced formulas that contain gentle blood movers, such as red sage, that help to improve congestive heart failure.
