What are the complications of heart failure

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Now the health of the elderly will become worse and worse with age, and the heart of the family's uncle will become bad, and heart failure will appear. Let's talk about the complications of heart failure.

What are the complications of heart failure

Complication 1: cardiogenic cirrhosis due to long-term right heart failure, long-term liver congestion and hypoxia, central lobular hepatocyte atrophy and connective tissue hyperplasia, late portal hypertension, manifested as a large number of ascites, splenomegaly and cirrhosis, treatment: after cardiotonic and diuretic treatment, ascites still does not decline, a large number of ascites affect cardiopulmonary function, feasible puncture appropriate drainage.

Complications 2: respiratory tract infection is more common, due to heart failure, pulmonary congestion, easy secondary bronchitis and pneumonia, antibiotics can be given when necessary. The use of antibiotics should also pay attention to the frequency and dosage, do not use too long, and do not eat too much.

Complications 3: thrombosis and embolism long-term bed rest can lead to lower extremity venous thrombosis, fall off can cause pulmonary embolism, the clinical manifestations of pulmonary embolism is closely related to the size of the embolus, small pulmonary embolism can be asymptomatic, large pulmonary embolism can be manifested as sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, hemoptysis and decreased blood pressure, at the same time, pulmonary artery pressure increases, right heart failure worsens, phase Some patients have signs of pleural friction or pleural effusion, sclera may be yellow stained, or have short bursts of atrial fibrillation attack, 12-36 hours or a few days after onset, triangular or circular density increasing shadows appear in the lower lung field, huge pulmonary embolism can lead to cardiogenic shock and sudden death in a few minutes, heart failure with heart failure Patients with atrial fibrillation are prone to intra atrial thrombosis, which may lead to cerebral, renal, limb or mesenteric artery embolism.

matters needing attention

Rest is an important measure to reduce the cardiac load. Life, work and rest should be properly arranged according to the patient's condition. Ensure proper mental rest and adequate sleep, and take some sleeping pills under the guidance of a doctor when necessary. To maintain a good mood, do not eat some junk food, to eat some nutritious food, do not eat very greasy food.