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Risk Factors and Causes for Development of Systolic Heart Failure-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed that damage with poor blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle is the central element for development of systolic heart failure. The risk factors and causes for damage to the cardiac muscle could vary as follows: Arrhythmia: Individuals with history of arrhythmia present with ineffective and rapid contractions of the heart chambers, resulting in poor pumping activity of the heart. Increased back up of blood in the heart chambers can lead [...]

Risk Factors and Causes for Development of Systolic Heart Failure-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed that damage with poor blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle is the central element for development of systolic heart failure. The risk factors and causes for damage to the cardiac muscle could vary as follows: Family history: Individuals with family history of cardiomyopathy can be at increased risk for the disorder, by inheriting a defective gene, resulting in abnormal growth of heart muscle, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure. High blood pressure: [...]

Pathophysiology of Systolic Heart Failure

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of systolic heart failure as follows: Systole is the phase of heartbeat, when the heart muscle contracts. During contraction, the heart chambers pump the blood into circulation, to all the vital organs of the body. Diastole is the phase of heartbeat, when the heart muscle relaxes During relaxation, the heart chambers get filled with blood. Systolic heart failure is an abnormal condition of the heart, in which the heart muscle [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed by Individuals with Diastolic Heart Failure-4

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with diastolic heart failure as follows: Reduced blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle, in individuals with heart failure, can result in episodes of chest pain and discomfort. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any chest pain and/or discomfort, how insignificant it may be. Reduced blood supply to the kidneys, in individuals with heart failure, can result in deterioration of renal function, [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed by Individuals with Diastolic Heart Failure-4

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with diastolic heart failure as follows: Reduced blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle, in individuals with heart failure, can result in episodes of chest pain and discomfort. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any chest pain and/or discomfort, how insignificant it may be. Reduced blood supply to the kidneys, in individuals with heart failure, can result in deterioration of renal function, [...]