In today’s time, cardiovascular diseases are increasing rapidly and one of them is a serious problem of chronic heart failure (Chronic heart failureThis is a situation when the heart is unable to pump enough blood according to the need of the body. This situation develops gradually and sometimes people ignore the initial signs, which makes the disease serious.
Symptoms
Chronic Heart Felier ((Chronic heart failure) The initial phase of no clear symptoms appear. As the functionality of the heart is low, the effect starts to appear on many parts of the body. First of all, the patient starts feeling tired. There is swelling in the legs, ankles and claws. Many times, the problem of passing urine repeatedly at night also increases. In critical condition, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and irregular heartbroken. If such signs are seen, then a doctor should be contacted immediately.
More danger in men, myth or truth?
Many people believe that chronic heart failure is more in men, but this is not completely true. According to Dr. Ajay Kaul, Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoresic Surgery, BLK Heart Center, New Delhi, before the age of 45, men are more in danger of this disease than that of women and the ratio is 7: 3 till this age. But after 50 years this ratio becomes almost equal. That is, both men and women are equally at risk with aging.
Types and treatment of chronic heart failure
The disease is divided into four stages (Type 1 to Type 4). Type 1 is an early stage, where treatment with medicines is possible. Type 2 and 3 are not only enough medicines, in these cases surgery may be required. Type 4 is the most severe condition when the functioning of the heart ends up to 85-90 percent. In this situation, heart transplant is the only option left. Dr. Ajay Kaul says that if the heart has been damaged up to 50 percent, then timely treatment can lead the patient to live a normal life, but the complications increase due to losses of more than 65 percent.
Prevention and lifestyle management
To prevent this disease, it is necessary to change lifestyle. First of all, control blood pressure, because when there is more BP, the heart has to work hard to pump blood. Do not take more than two liters of fluid throughout the day, as it increases blood volume and puts pressure on the heart. Reduce salt intake, take healthy diet and stay away from smoking and alcohol. Apart from this, it is also very important to do regular health checkups.
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