TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Heart failure or heart failure is a condition in which the heart weakens. The power of pumping blood in the heart is reduced, resulting in not optimal blood circulation throughout the body. Heart failure can be caused by hypertension, anemia, and heart disease.
Slow blood circulation due to a weakened pump or heart rate reduces the supply of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Therefore, some visible conditions that are triggered by heart failure include shortness of breath, swelling in a number of body parts such as the feet and hands, and fatigue.
Citing Webmd pages, here are some reasons for failure heart what often happens:
- Coronary artery blockage
When arterial blood vessels become clogged or narrowed, then the circulation of blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body will be reduced. - Heart attack
A heart attack occurs when a coronary artery suddenly becomes blocked. This condition causes blood flow to stop instantly and damage the heart muscle. - Cardiomyopaths
Damage to the heart muscle that is not caused by a blood flow problem. Some of this damage is usually triggered by infection, alcohol consumption, or drug abuse. - The heart is working too hard
Activities that cause the heart to work too hard will make the muscles tired. If this condition occurs continuously, then the work of the heart muscle will be disrupted and at one time it will weaken.
The following are symptoms of heart failure:
- Hard to breathe
Because the oxygen carried throughout the body is not optimal, then you will find it difficult to breathe because the work of the lungs is also hampered. You’ve tried various poses to relieve your breath, such as on your back, sitting with your legs stretched out, or tilting your body, these don’t work because your heart rate is weak. - Swelling in some parts of the body
When the heart rate weakens, the kidneys are also affected because of the lack of blood supply that goes there. This results in fluid accumulating in certain body parts, such as the feet, hands, stomach, and triggering weight gain. - Often dizzy and weak
Dizziness and feeling weak for a long time are among the characteristics of heart failure. This is because the blood that carries oxygen and nutrients does not reach all the organs of the body, including the brain and muscles. Difficulty concentrating, dizziness, and muscle weakness. - Heart rate irregular
When calculating heart rates, there is a considerable disparity of beats over a period. This finding could be an early suspicion that something is wrong with the heart.
YINOLA CRISSY ELENROSE HADRIAN | WEBMD
Also read:
Difference between heart failure and heart attack
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