Question 1

can heart failure be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The most common causes of heart failure include coronary artery disease and hypertension. Effective treatment of these two entities can reduce subsequent heart failure.

Question 2

i have chf and cardiomyopathy, my heart has jumped up from the low 80's to 125 even at rise. should i get into my dr now instead of nov?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may be having irregular heartbeat such atrial fibrillation . I suggest for you to even seek help in the er if this continues , you may need IV medication for rate control especially if you are having lighthearted,  shortness of breath, chest pain.

Question 3

if dr.'s think you have chf is it necessary to do a heart cath? is there any other way to see inside the heart? is heart cath really safe?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Whether it is necessary depends on hte clinical scenario.
Coronary angiography is the gold standard to assess for coronary artery disease. It does have some risks but is relatively safe when done by experienced operators. There are other ways to assess for CAD (ct angiography, stress tests) but they are not foolproof.

Question 4

how do people with chf usually die?

Accepted Answer

Arrhythmias: Heart failure (CHF) is typically the result of progressive damage to the heart muscle- healthy muscle is replaced with scar tissue that not only does not contract or pump blood well but also is at risk to develop dangerous arrhythmias.

Question 5

wat type of acute mild chf is reversible and how?

Accepted Answer

Some types are.: Some CHF causes are reversible such as blocked coronary arteries which can be opened, or if due to rapid heart rate from atrial fibrillation.  Hyperthyroidism, anemia, and vitamin/nutrient deficiency can also be important to rule out. Some CHF is due to a virus.  Other than treating the cause of chf, medications are also important such as beta blockers, ace inhibitors. And spironolactone.

Question 6

is it safe for someone with chf to try antiiva?

Accepted Answer

Antiiva?: Antiiva?  Don't know that drug.  Please repost if there is a different spelling or if you meant something like ativan (lorazepam).

Question 7

have chf.  most recent bnp is 14.1.  is this a good result?

Accepted Answer

Units: I'm going to assume this is picograms per mL. If so, this is good and that your illness is at least controlled fairly well or going into remission. I hope that a treatable cause of your congestive heart failure is found. Best wishes.

Question 8

what can i do for the severe exhaustion that i have from chf?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure: Your medications may need to be adjusted specifically the water pill. Talk to your provider.

Question 9

what amount of sodium is recommended daily for a person who has chf?

Accepted Answer

2-4 grams: Two to four grams of sodium daily.

Question 10

how often should an eechocardiogram  be done on an individual with chf?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Usually echo is done to assess function, and is based on some change (often for the worse) prompting this question. "routine" echo could be annually or longer, depending on function level where starting from.

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If dr.'s think you have chf is it necessary to do a heart cath? is there any other way to see inside the heart? is heart cath really safe?

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Wat type of acute mild chf is reversible and how?

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What can i do for the severe exhaustion that i have from chf?

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