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Congestive heart failure: stages, symptoms, and treatment

The heart is highly vital for keeping us alive because it moves blood around our bodies. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a long-term, worsening condition in which the heart can't pump blood well ...
Medscape

Heart Failure Progression Common Among Older Adults

Progression to more advanced stages of heart failure is common among older adults, especially those in earlier stages, according to new data presented at the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) ...

At 23, my shortness of breath and a swollen abdomen were diagnosed as gallbladder issues. They were actually signs of end-stage heart failure

Heart failure is not just an “older person’s disease.” This now-29-year-old is advocating for awareness after being diagnosed ...
Medical News Today

The 4 stages of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a progressive heart disease with four stages. At each stage, HCM has a greater impact on the heart’s structure and function. In the earliest stage, a person will ...