2024年8月29日 · Acute heart failure is a sudden, life-threatening condition in which your heart is unable to do its job. Your heart is still beating, but it can’t deliver enough oxygen to meet your body’s needs. This condition requires emergency medical care.

Congestive heart failure is a long-term condition that happens when your heart can’t pump blood well enough to give your body a normal supply. Blood and fluids collect in your lungs and legs over time. Medications and other treatments help manage symptoms like swelling. Congestive heart failure is life-limiting for many.

2022年6月28日 · Acute (sudden) heart failure is a medical emergency that can happen without warning. What is acute heart failure? Heart failure means your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your...

2025年1月21日 · Heart failure also may be called congestive heart failure. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Blood often backs up and causes fluid to build up in the lungs and in the legs. The fluid buildup can cause shortness of breath and swelling of the legs and feet.

2023年12月12日 · High blood pressure, heart valve disease, thyroid disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or heart problems you're born with can cause heart failure. Sometimes, more than one disease combines to...

2022年1月24日 · Read about acute heart failure (AHF), symptoms, treatment and causes, like coronary artery disease. Also learn about complications, such as pulmonary edema and congestion (fluid buildup), and the difference between acute and chronic heart failure.

2024年4月22日 · Suspect acute heart failure in any patient with: breathlessness, ankle swelling, reduced exercise tolerance, fatigue, tiredness, increased time to recover after exercise, and nocturnal cough. Urgently assess for any signs or symptoms related to the underlying cause of acute heart failure.

2022年11月17日 · Acute heart failure is the rapid onset of new or worsening signs and symptoms of heart failure. It can occur on the left, right, or both sides of the heart, with right-sided failure usually caused by left-sided failure.

2021年12月9日 · Acute heart failure involves the heart being unable to pump enough blood. Symptoms can begin suddenly, and urgent care is key. Learn more here.

2023年2月23日 · This article provides an overview of acute heart failure, including its differences from chronic congestive heart failure. It also discusses acute heart failure symptoms, causes, and treatments.