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Congestive heart failure(CHF). Marcos Pimentel Andrew Kim. Causes and conditions. Narrowed arteries High blood pressure Past heart attack Heart muscle disease Defects from birth Infection.
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Congestive heart failure(CHF) Marcos Pimentel Andrew Kim
Causes and conditions • Narrowed arteries • High blood pressure • Past heart attack • Heart muscle disease • Defects from birth • Infection Blocked up blood flow resultin swelling(edema) and kidney failures as well. A person with CHF must not move extensively.
Impact on patient • Failing heart = kidney problems in disposing water and sodium • Unable to exert themselves due to short breath and tiredness.
Biological Condition • Previous heart attack(s). • Heart Infection. • Coronary Heart Disease. • Heart defect from birth. Cholesterol Glossary. Feb 11, 2009. A.D.A.M. inc. Feb 11, 2009.<http://www.clarian.org/ADAM/doc/graphics/images/en/9377.jpg>. Congestive Heart Failure. Feb 11, 2009. The American Heart Association. Feb 11, 2009.<http://www.americanheart.org>.
Ideas for treatments/ Current treatments • One idea for narrowed arteries is to stretch the arteries so that more blood can flow to the heart and there will less swelling to the body. • Current treatments; antibiotics, severe cases surgery, rest, diet, and inhibitors. Congestive Heart Failure Surgery. Feb11, 2009. Surgery. Feb 11, 2009. <http://www.digital-tv.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/clinical-heart-transplant-small.jpg> Congestive Heart Failure. Feb 11, 2009. The American Heart Association. Feb 11, 2009.<http://www.americanheart.org>.