What are the symptoms of heart failure

We all know that heart failure is a very serious matter, because it will seriously threaten our lives. Now many middle-aged and elderly people will suffer from heart failure, but because many people do not understand the manifestations of heart failure, treatment is always delayed. Below we will introduce the symptoms of heart failure. I hope you can understand it.

Heart failure is the most serious manifestation of heart disease, medically known as "heart failure" or "heart failure", which can be seen in heart diseases caused by various reasons, including congenital heart disease and acquired heart disease, heart valve disease, myocarditis, pericarditis, etc. In addition, some diseases other than heart disease can also cause heart failure, such as acute nephritis, stubborn hypertension, chronic lung disease, etc.

Under normal circumstances, the heart's "compensatory ability" is very strong, that is, its "potential" is very large. Even if a small burden is added for a long period of time or a large burden is added in a short period of time, heart failure will not occur. Therefore, heart failure is more common in more serious heart diseases or heart diseases with a long course of disease. The occurrence in a short period of time is called "acute heart failure", and the gradual development over a long period of time is called "chronic heart failure".

Most cases of heart failure are chronic heart failure, and the main symptoms are: children are restless, have difficulty sleeping, are weak in sucking milk, refuse to eat, have shortness of breath and cyanosis when moving; older children can tell their condition, such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, inability to lie flat, coughing, hemoptysis, swelling of the lower limbs and face, enlarged liver, oliguria, etc. If heart failure is found, rescue should be carried out in time, otherwise the consequences will be very dangerous. At this time, parents should be particularly calm and keep the sick child quiet, move gently, open doors and windows to let fresh air in the room. And patiently comfort the sick child, never let him be nervous and afraid, and immediately ask a doctor to come or go to the hospital, without delay. Early signs of heart failure Heart failure refers to the situation where the myocardial contractility is significantly weakened due to certain reasons, the blood output is sharply reduced in a short period of time, causing circulatory disorders, and resulting in insufficient blood supply to the arterial system and congestion in the venous system.

Heart failure often occurs in the elderly, and its symptoms mainly include the following 8 points:

① Difficulty breathing occurs when working or climbing stairs; ② Sudden difficulty breathing occurs during sleep, and improves when sitting up;

③Swelling of lower limbs and decreased urine volume;

④ Coughing, sputum, palpitations, and shortness of breath even though you don’t have a cold;

⑤Insomnia, fatigue, loss of appetite;

⑥ The condition worsens, with convulsions in the limbs, respiratory arrest, and cyanosis, but it returns to normal immediately after the attack;

⑦ Drop in blood pressure, increased heart rate, pale complexion, cold and clammy skin, and irritability;

⑧ Extreme difficulty breathing, feeling of suffocation, coughing, and spitting out a lot of pink foamy sputum. If 1-5 of the above symptoms match, it is a typical manifestation of early heart failure and should be paid attention to; if 6 of the above symptoms match, it is a cardiac syncope caused by cerebral ischemia; if all of them are present, it is a manifestation of acute pulmonary edema.

When heart failure occurs, you should not move around. You can take a semi-recumbent or sitting position to reduce breathing difficulties. If you sweat a lot, you should keep warm and provide oxygen in time if conditions permit. You can also use cloth tape to tie the limbs alternately, changing every 5-10 minutes, which can reduce the amount of blood returning to the heart and reduce the burden on the heart. The patient's mood should be stable and the spirit should be optimistic. After the condition is relieved, he can be sent to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.

The above specifically introduces the manifestations of heart failure. If we know about the manifestations of heart failure in advance, we can pay attention in time when people around us show similar symptoms. I hope I can help you in life, and I wish you all a happy life!