What are the clinical features of heart failure

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Heart failure is the ultimate end result of most cardiovascular diseases, and also the main cause of death. So what are the characteristics of the clinical manifestations of heart failure? Let me explain it for you.

What are the clinical features of heart failure

First, dyspnea: the earliest and most common symptom of left heart failure. It mainly includes exertional dyspnea, sitting breathing and paroxysmal dyspnea at night. It is mainly caused by acute or chronic pulmonary blood stasis and decreased vital capacity.

Second, cough, expectoration, hemoptysis: is caused by congestion of alveolar and bronchial mucosa. Cough is often relieved at night when sitting or standing. White serous foam sputum is characteristic. If the dilated blood vessel ruptured under the bronchial mucosa, it can cause massive hemoptysis.

Third, others: fatigue and weakness, insomnia, palpitation, oliguria and renal damage symptoms.

matters needing attention

In peacetime, we should pay attention to healthy diet, do not eat too spicy and stimulating food, quit smoking and drinking, have good work and rest habits, ensure adequate sleep, improve sleep quality.