Patient/caregiver was educated upon signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure as follows:
- Chest pain and palpitations
- Compromised blood circulation to the heart muscle, secondary to heart failure, can result in episodes of chest pain and palpitations.
- In severe cases, this can even lead to myocardial infarction and heart attack.
- Arrhythmias
- Poorly functioning heart muscle with compromised blood supply, secondary to heart failure, can lead to development of abnormal heart rhythm and arrhythmia.
- Abnormal and rapid heart rate can contribute to palpitations and discomfort in the chest.
- Compromised renal function
- Progressively reduced blood supply to the kidneys can result in deterioration of renal function, diminished urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and in severe cases, even renal failure.
- Exhaustion and fatigue
- Reduced blood supply to the muscles can result in reduced oxygen supply to the muscle, thus leading to muscle pain, fatigue, and reduced endurance to activity.
