Left heart failure occurs when the left ventricle of the heart does not pump efficiently. It prevents the body from getting enough oxygen-rich blood. The blood gets backed up to the lungs causing shortness of breath and fluid buildup. The symptoms are irregular heartbeat, fatigue, weakness, swellings in the legs, ankles, and feet. It is treated by taking medications, and surgery is done in severe cases.
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I had left-sided heart failure. What is the prognosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had Heart failure in the left ventricle. I have attached the reports with this. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I had gone through the report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Please take medicines for heart failure. Is the blood pressure under control? Is your blood pressure normal? Also, share your ECG (electrocardiogram) rep... Read Full »
Why does my father suffocate and become tired in the middle of the night?
Query: Hi doctor, My father has some breathing problems for the last few days. He is breathless in the middle of the night. He is tired and has suffocated. We got an echocardiogram test and several other tests done yesterday. I am attaching the prescription and reports. We want your suggestion for the furt... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and have reviewed all your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).The echocardiogram is suggestive of severe left ventricular dysfunction with low ejection fraction meaning inadequate heart pumping. That is the reason f... Read Full »
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