What are the symptoms of heart failure? and what tests are used to diagnose it?

Shortness of breath: The usual symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath with or without leg swelling -- and the diagnosis is made by a thorough clinical exam and chest x-ray.

Difficulty breathing: Most common sign is shortness of breath but other signs are weight gain , . Swelling of legs and fatigue. Tests used to evaluate for heart failure are chest xray, echo blood test called brain naturetic peptid and examination.

SOB & edema: Sob & edema are typical...Chest x-ray & echocardiogram are usually part of the initial evaluation.

Sob: Shortness of breath, swelling in the feet and possibly the abdomen. Breathing will likely be worse with walking and laying down.