Congestive Heart Failure
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angioplasty
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fluid restriction
low salt
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Congestive Heart Failure Outlook
What to expect with congestive heart failure:
The outlook depends on the underlying cause and severity of the illness.
Symptoms can usually be well-controlled with close attention to diet and maintaining an appropriate body weight.
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Congestive Heart Failure Complications
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Last Updated: Mar 21, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Congestive Heart Failure References:
Bibbins-Domingo K, Lin F, Vittinghoff E, Barrett-Connor E, Hulley SB, Grady D, Shlipak MG. Predictors of heart failure among women with coronary disease. Circulation. 2004 Sep 14;110(11):1424-30.
Chen QM, Tu VC. Apoptosis and heart failure: mechanisms and therapeutic implications. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2002;2(1):43-57.
Ebinger MW, Krishnan S, Schuger CD. Mechanisms of ventricular arrhythmias in heart failure. Curr Heart Fail Rep. 2005 Sep;2(3):111-7.
Mitchell J, Taylor A. Congestive heart failure in women. J Fam Pract. 2005 Jul;Suppl:6-7.
