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Congestive heart failure is a cardiovascular condition characterized by the slow decline in the heart’s ability to pump blood. Heart failure doesn’t mean your heart has stopped working, but rather, it’s no longer pumping blood properly. This condition occurs gradually and may cause shortness of breath and fatigue.
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Symptoms of congestive heart failure depend on the stage of the problem. The most common signs of congestive heart failure include:
Talk with a doctor at Dignity Health North State if you have one or more of these symptoms. Our cardiologists can provide a diagnosis and personalized treatment.
Congestive heart failure can occur for several reasons, including untreated heart disease or a heart attack. When your heart is overworked or damaged in some way, it becomes weak and loses the ability to efficiently pump blood.
Common causes of congestive heart failure are:
Treatment and prevention strategies focus on stopping congestive heart failure from getting worse, as well as reducing risk factors for the condition. Dignity Health North State heart doctors may recommend these treatments for congestive heart failure:
If your doctor recommends cardiac rehabilitation, Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA, offers a state-of-the-art cardiac rehab center and program.
Talk with your doctor about ways to prevent congestive heart failure. These may include:
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For expertise in the prevention and treatment of congestive heart failure in Mt. Shasta, Red Bluff, and Redding, CA, visit Dignity Health North State.