The cause of heart failure

    • Patient assessment - American Heart Association

      Heart failure is sometimes referred to as congestive heart failure. The term “congestive” refers to the fluid that seeps into the lungs. This fluid congestion may also involve other body parts, including the feet, legs, and stomach. Fluid buildup is the cause of many symptoms of heart failure.

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    • [DOC File]Heart Failure Booklet - Veterans Affairs

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      Heart failure can be caused by high blood pressure (hypertension), heart attack, coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries), or even heavy alcohol use. It cannot be cured, but it can be treated.

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    • [DOCX File]Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

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      Drinking large amounts of alcohol is toxic to the heart and can cause or worsen heart failure. Talk to your doctor about your intake. Generally, the accepted amount is 1-2 drinks a day, to a maximum of 14 drinks a week for a man, and 9 drinks a week for a woman.

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    • [DOC File]CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE - Kaleida Health

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      What causes heart failure... Weakness of the heart muscle can occur as a result of damage from a heart attack, an infection, excessive alcohol intake, or the cause may be unknown. High blood pressure causes the heart to work harder to pump blood out to the rest of the body. Problems with the heart valves. Irregular heart beat. Signs and ...

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