Congestive heart failure (CHF), often simply referred to as heart failure, is a condition where the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. This can result from various medical conditions that either damage the heart or increase its workload. Over time, the heart’s inefficiency can lead to a buildup of fluid (or congestion) in the lungs and other parts of the body, hence the term “congestive” heart failure.
Shortness of breath is the feeling that you cannot get enough air into your lungs because your breathing passages are narrowed or blocked in some way. Shortness of breath is …
American Heart Month, celebrated every year during February, is an ideal time to remind us to focus on our hearts and encourage us to get our families, friends, and communities …