Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s needs. It can result from conditions like coronary artery disease, hypertension, or cardiomyopathy, leading to fluid buildup, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Despite its name, heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped working, but rather that it is functioning at a reduced capacity.
Aster Hospitals offers advanced heart failure management, including latest diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and our expert cardiologist. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency cardiac care, modern imaging facilities, and state-of-the-art heart failure clinics for early detection and optimal management. Aster also specializes in heart transplants, ventricular assist devices (VADs), and cardiac rehabilitation programs under our cardiologist to enhance patients’ quality of life.
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What are the early warning signs of heart failure?
Shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the legs, and rapid weight gain are key signs requiring medical evaluation.
How is heart failure different from a heart attack?
A heart attack is a sudden blockage in the arteries, while heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart struggles to pump blood efficiently.
Is heart failure more common in older adults?
Yes, heart failure is more prevalent in older adults, but it can affect younger people with risk factors like diabetes and hypertension.
Can heart failure be reversed?
While heart failure cannot always be cured, early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve symptoms and quality of life.
What lifestyle changes help manage heart failure?
A low-sodium diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking, and taking prescribed medications can help manage symptoms and prevent progression. Regulatory check up should be done by a cardiologist.
Is heart failure more common in older adults?
Yes, heart failure is more prevalent in older adults, but it can affect younger people with risk factors like diabetes and hypertension.
What lifestyle changes help manage heart failure?
A low-sodium diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking, and taking prescribed medications can help manage symptoms and prevent progression. Regulatory check up should be done by a cardiologist.
How is heart failure different from a heart attack?
A heart attack is a sudden blockage in the arteries, while heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart struggles to pump blood efficiently.
Can heart failure be reversed?
While heart failure cannot always be cured, early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve symptoms and quality of life.
What are the early warning signs of heart failure?
Shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the legs, and rapid weight gain are key signs requiring medical evaluation.
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