Congestive Heart Failure – Your Parents Aren’t the Only Ones at Risk

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE YOUR PARENTS AREN'T THE ONLY ONES AT RISK WHAT IS CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE? • Congestive heart failure is a condition that occurs when your heart is unable to pump blood effectively. There are a number of different heart conditions that can lead to congestive heart failure, so it is important to consult your physician to see if you are at risk. People over the age of 65 should especially seek consultation. WARNINGA THE NUMBERS ON CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE • Individuals over 40 have al in 5 chance of developing congestive heart failure • Over 159,000 women die of heart failure every year • Roughly 50% of people with heart failure die within 5 years of the diagnosis ИК 159,000 • Affects 5.1 million people in the U.S. 7-22% of men who survive heart attacks are diagnosed with heart failure within 5 years SYMPTOMS OF CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Trouble Breathing • Shortness of breath during daily activities like walking up stairs · Breathing problems may also occur at rest or when lying down Fatigue · Becoming tired easily during routine activities · Swelling in the feet, ankles, and legs Coughing · Frequent coughing that produces mucus or pink sputum Dry, painful cough when lying down RISK FACTORS FOR CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE High blood Diabetes pressure Enlarged heart, or family history of enlarged heart Previous heart attack Heart valve damage or previous heart murmur IMPROVING CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE • Reduce sodium intake to minimize fluid retention and improve breathing • Work towards your goal weight, and lose weight if needed • Quit smoking and using tobacco altogether • Be aware of any changes in your symptoms and report them right away INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: W West Palm Hospital West Palm Hospital www.westpalmhospitalblog.com Sources: http://www.abouthf.org/questions symptoms.htm http://www.abouthf.org/questions_risks.htm http://www.abouthf.org/questions_treating.htm http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data statistics/fact_sheets/fs_heart_failure.htm http://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/164.html?ic=506048 https://www.cardiosmart.org/Heart-Basics/CVD-Stats http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide-heart-failure o00