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A condition in which the heart muscle is weakened and cannot supply the body with sufficient oxygen and nutrients.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Heart diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Fever
Cough
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty staying asleep
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Congestive heart failure
Metoprolol
5
6 reviews
Nitroprusside
4.8
6 reviews
Nitroglycerin
4.6
8 reviews
Benazepril
4
3 reviews
Eplerenone
4
1 review
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Congestive heart failure

Surgery

Heart transplant
2
1 review
LVAD
1
1 review

Medical devices

Defibrillator

Other treatments

Lifestyle changes
Supportive care
Breathing
Oxygen supplementation

Tests

HIV antibody 1 and 2
Lipid panel
Free hemoglobin
Liver function test
Blood sugar
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Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking
Prolonged bed rest
Long plane ride

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