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Congestive Heart Failure — What you need to know

Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome characterized by dyspnea, fatigue, and clinical signs of congestion leading to frequent hospitalizations, poor quality of life, and shortened life expectancy. Even though it may sound like it, congestive heart failure does not necessarily mean that the heart has failed. However, it is a condition where the heart muscle does not pump blood around the body efficiently leading to inadequate delivery of nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood to every cell in the body. It is not a  heart attack .  HF can be life-threatening but, with the right treatment, the patient can still lead an enjoyable, meaningful, and productive life. If you or someone near you has this problem, seek immediate medical treatment at Ojas Hospital, the best heart hospital in Tricity. Types of Chronic Heart Failure Heart failure can be classified as predominantly left ventricular (most common), right ventricular or biventricular based on the location of the deficit...