Symptoms that warn of heart failure .. causes and treatment of the disease

The German Heart Foundation said that heart failure means the heart's inability to supply the body with sufficient oxygen, which poses a serious threat to life, and called on the foundation not to ignore the symptoms.

Causes of heart failure

The Foundation explained that heart failure has several causes, including:

  •  Coronary artery calcification

  • Hypertension

  • Arrhythmia

  • Myocarditis

  • Cardiac septal defects

  • Heart valve defects (congenital or acquired)

    • Causes also include metabolic diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism, lung diseases such as emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as heart tumors.

    Symptoms of heart failure

    Symptoms of heart failure are the following:

  •  excessive sweating

  • breathing rate

  • Increased heart rate

  • Drink small amounts of fluids

  •  Fatigue and decreased ability to exert

    • Heart failure treatment

    Heart failure is treated with medications such as ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, pacemakers, and surgical procedures such as cardiac catheterization, stenting, replacing a defective heart valve, and possibly even a heart transplant.

    A healthy lifestyle plays an important role in combating heart failure;

    Where a diet rich in vegetables and fruits should be followed with less salt and avoidance of animal fats, drinking fluids in moderation at a rate of 1.5 liters per day, in addition to regular exercise and motor activities such as walking, cycling and swimming, in addition to quitting smoking and alcohol and losing weight. If you suffer from obesity.

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