Heart Failure in Amravati: Symptoms and When to See a Specialist
Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped. It means the heart is not pumping as well as the body needs. With the right care many people live well for years.
Symptoms
- Breathlessness on activity or lying flat
- Swelling of feet and ankles
- Tiredness and weakness
- Weight gain from fluid
- Waking at night short of breath
How it is diagnosed
Examination, ECG, echo (to see how well the heart pumps) and blood tests. The doctor also looks for the cause, such as blocked arteries, high blood pressure or valve disease.
Treatment and daily care
- Medicines taken regularly as prescribed
- Treating the cause
- Salt and fluid advice from your doctor
- Daily weight check; tell your doctor about sudden gain
- Regular follow-up
Read heart failure: early signs and living well. Call 95116 13365 for a consultation.
Emergency: chest pain that is severe, lasts more than a few minutes, spreads to the arm, jaw or back, or comes with sweating, breathlessness or fainting needs emergency care. Call 112 or the hospital on 95116 13365 straight away.
Need advice about your heart? Call or WhatsApp the hospital team on 95116 13365 (Monday to Saturday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM). For chest pain or a suspected heart attack, call 112 or 95116 13365 straight away; emergency services are open 24x7. See the hospital address and directions.
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This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, please see a doctor.