Left Heart Failure
Left Heart Failure Causes
Left heart failure is caused by recent heart attacks, blockage of the arteries, hypertension, alcohol abuse and infections in the heart muscles.
Left Heart Failure Definition
Left heart failure is a condition wherein the left side of the heart becomes unable to pump enough blood to the different parts of the body.
Left Heart Failure Diagnosis
Left heart failure can be diagnosed by undergoing a physical as well as an electrocardiogram (ECG) examination.
Left Heart Failure Symptoms and Signs
People with left heart failure usually suffer from shortness of breath, difficulty to lie down, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, fatigue and weakness. Others tend to be overweight.
Left Heart Failure Treatment
The disease can be treated by managing the symptoms the patient experiences. It can also be done by surgery using cardiac cauterization.