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What are symptoms of heart failure.?

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Dr. Christopher White answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Edema: Ankle swelling, and shortness of breath are common symptoms of heart failure.

Answered 2/3/2013

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Several; see below: Symptoms of heart failure include: shortness of breath; sometimes breathing more easily while sitting straight up or standing; tiredness, weakness, or dizziness; rapid or irregular heartbeat; swollen ankles, legs or abdomen; and weight gain. Whether some or all of these symptoms occur may depend on the severity of heart failure.

Answered 4/29/2019

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Dr. answered

Breathless: Below are the more common symptoms but usually starts with breathlessness on exertion and decreased exercise tolerance; Feeling breathless on exertion and when lying flat. waking up in the night breathless. ankle swelling. cough. fatigue. decreased exercise tolerance. confusion in elderly. nausea or abdominal pain.

Answered 8/9/2016

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