Question 1

supposing that a teenager were to have heart failure, would it be reversible or curable?

Accepted Answer

It depends. : Some causes of heart failure are reversible, others are not. You should see a doctor. Either way, there are many treatments to improve heart function or to relieve symptoms.

Question 2

does bp 120/70 for 57+ yr female (on 'olmezest 20') indicate any post cardiac issue (e.g. heart failure etc) ?

Accepted Answer

Need the whole story: A blood pressure reading of 120/70 (especially if a one-time reading) has no special meaning by itself, because it happens in normal healthy people, in people with "mild" diseases, in people with "serious" diseases, in people with heart problems, and in people with no heart problems. The only way to tell is to get the whole picture of what is happening with a particular patient.

Question 3

what are the causes of heart failure?

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Depends: Congestive heart failure or CHF can be from many things. Different types include systolic dysfxn wich means a weak heart. Usually from a virus, heart attack, or post partum.Diastolic dysfxn where the heart is stiff is usually due to hyer tension. High out put heart failure is when things such as hyperthyroidism or anemia . So your question is very broad and you need to narrow it down

Question 4

what are the consequences of heart failure?

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Multiple: The most common consequences of congestive heart failure or shortness of breath, lethargy, inability to exercise, and a shortened lifespan.

Question 5

what is congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Weakened heart: A normal heart will eject (ef) about 60% of blood from main chamber (left ventricle) out aorta and feeds entire body with oxygenated blood.  When this muscle chamber, size of fist, develops weakness of some of it's walls (heart attack, eg) or is constricted (pericarditis) etc, then it starts failing, ef decreases, backup pressure develops, fluid builds up in lungs or legs and CHF has occurred.

Question 6

is there a cure for heart failure?

Accepted Answer

No: Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is too weak to pump blood and move it forward as effectively as the body needs. When the heart muscle weakens there is no medication or treatment to reverse the weakening. The heart failure will worsen until the heart is so weak the only way to preserve life is to transplant a new heart.

Question 7

how do doctors treat heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure: first you would like to find out what caused the heart failure, to prevent it from progressing. e.g circulation blockage, uncontrolled hypertension etc. water pill is also commonly used to prevent fluid accumulating in the lungs/legs along with other medications.

Question 8

does an echo rule out heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The 2d echocardiogram will give you an excellent assessment of the structural and functional status of the heart. Evaluate valvular function, ventricular function and pulmonary pressures. A possible exception may be the case of end stage renal failure and volume overload.

Question 9

how can someone prevent heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Prevent causes.: Preventing or treating coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes and excessive alcohol intake.
Not smoking, diet and exercise and keeping ideal body weight are a good start

Question 10

does hawthorn work for heart failure:?

Accepted Answer

Hawthorne: No, but along with magnesium, it helps lower blood pressure some.

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