Heart failure

Heart failure occurs when the heart can no longer ensure a normal flow of blood. The failure may be caused by low muscle contractility of the heart or the difficulty of the heart chambers to dilate.

On the one hand, the heart can not pump all the blood, there is an obstruction, blood pressure increases. On the other hand, the low-speed output can not run enough blood to the lungs, it is the breathlessness. Several organs of the body will eventually be affected.

The electrocardiogram, radiography and ultrasound allows the physician to make an accurate diagnosis. The doctor tries to treat the causes of heart failure.


Different levels of heart failure

The patient feels no symptoms. He can continue his physical activities.

The patient experiences fatigue and pain during routine physical activities. They should avoid unusual effort.

The patient feels pain and fatigue even after a little physical activity. It must reduce its activities.

The patient often has symptoms even at rest. He must rest.

Gradual return to activity

Plan without salt. Many liquid. Balanced diet.

At rest, the patient should be recumbent (semi-sitting) in a bed with several pillows and alternate with a chair. He moves his legs regularly to activate blood circulation.

He starts some activities, but stops before the slowdown. He takes a nap in the afternoon.

Ideally, he gradually returns to work with a physical activity that does not require too much effort.

Finally, he resumes walking or cycling gradually.

12 mai 2010

The text above is for information purposes only. Only a doctor can diagnose a disease. No treatment (medication or scheme) should be undertaken without consulting a health professional.