chf.m4v

Congestive heart failure: acute decompensation causes shortness of breath. Fluids builds up in the lung. Usually CHF from left ventricle disease so doesnt pump well. Also from fluid overload (like in blood transfusions or IV fluids), severe high blood pressure, severe kidney disease, renovascular HTN. CHF from acute heart attack. Atrial fibrillation with fast heart beat can cause it.

Shortness of breath is main symptoms. blood pressure can drop and kidneys function drops. Legs can become very swollen. From fluid build up, there is acute weight gain. Often requires hospitalization to improved blood pressure, reduce fluid, improve heart function, help oxygenation.

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• congestive
• heart
• failure
• CHF
• cardiac