Congestive heart failure represents a heart failure type which can develop in some time because of the incapability of the heart to provide the oxygenated blood necessary for the body tissues and cells.
Actually the disorder is often found in the elderly, in particular those who are over 60. The disease can lead to the low cardiac output. It can decrease the oxygen amount and the blood to the brain and some body tissues. Generally congestive heart failure in elderly people is often attributed to some other disorders that lower the heart ability to provide oxygenated blood or raise the necessity for blood and oxygen to the extent that your heart cannot meet the demand.
The common congestive heart failure causes are represented by coronary artery disorders and arteriosclerosis that provokes arteries hardening, heart muscles inflammation, myocardial infarction, a heart hole, heart valves and muscles defects, valves infection, congenital heart disorders affecting the pericardium.
Hyperthyroidism is attributed to the congestive heart failure too, because it raises the metabolism rate and thus increases the blood requirement. It puts excessive pressure on your heart for circulating the oxygenated blood more often. The heart can succumb to the pressure, resulting in congestive heart failure.
Anemia is related to the red blood cells reduction as they carry oxygen to the body tissues and cells. Thus the oxygen amount supplied to the cells of the body reduces and to provide enough oxygen, the heart has to circulate blood in a more frequent way. It can put extra pressure on your heart and provoke congestive heart failure.
Shock, fainting, as well as cardiac arrest are common symptoms of congestive heart failure and they can be fatal. It normally happens after myocardial infarction. Though, congestive heart failure that is chronic is related to the increased fatigue in early forms. But fatigue cannot be viewed as a symptom, because it can be attributed to other medical problems. A common sign of the congestive heart failure is actually edema in the ankle or feet. Difficulty breathing, in particular during physical exercises, is also a major symptom of the disease. It is evolved by fluid accumulation in the lungs.
People may have problems with breathing, particularly when lying on a bed. Nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain can happen as well because of fluid accumulation in the intestines and liver due to poor supply of the blood. In addition fluid accumulation can provoke weight gain in some cases. Another sign of congestive heart failure is represented by increased urination.