Medical Devices for Heart Failure Symptoms - Health Care
Heart failure is a disease with many stages. The onset may be rapid, or it may progress more gradually. But once heart failure starts; it usually becomes a lifelong disease that patients have to learn to live with. Living with heart failure can be easier once you understand the symptoms and can communicate with your health care providers to make sure you are receiving the right care.
Details
The following list of symptoms can be a place to start discussions with your caregiver(s):
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea) when you exert yourself or when you lie down
- Fatigue and weakness
- Swelling (edema) in your lower extremities (feet, ankles, legs)
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Reduced ability to exercise
- Persistent cough or wheezing
- Swelling of your abdomen (ascites)
- Very rapid weight gain from fluid retention
- Lack of appetite
- Difficulty concentrating
Optimizer - Cardiac Implantable Device