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What Is Heart Failure?
What Is Heart Failure?If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with heart failure, learning more about it can help you feelbetter—both physically and mentally.A healthy heart pumps blood throughout your body. But when you have heart failure, your heart may be tooweak to work correctly. Or it may not fill up with blood like it should. Either way, your heart can’t pump enoughblood to meet your body’s needs.Common symptoms include: shortness of breath or trouble breathing when lying down flat; rapid weight gain;fast heart rate, cough that won't go away; swelling in the feet, legs, or belly; fatigue; and nausea or loss ofappetite.Heart failure can get worse over time, and it can’t be cured. But you can do many things to help you feel better.And your care team is ready to show you how!Consider asking about: treatment options, like medicines or cardiac rehabilitation.Lifestyle changes that can ease your symptoms, like being physically active or quitting smoking, if needed.And emotional support resources, like a support group where you can connect with others who have heartfailure.Your care team will help you make a plan to manage heart failure. They are here to support and guide you, soyou feel your best.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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