Several risk factors can contribute to the development of heart failure.
High blood pressure
Consuming tobacco products, cocaine, or alcohol
Diabetes
Obesity
Eating foods high in salt and fat
Having Coronary Artery Disease
Aging
Symptoms of life sided and right sided heart failure:
Symptoms of left-sided heart failure
Imagine that you are trying to breathe through a wet sponge. That is what it can be like to breathe when you have left-sided heart failure. This is because the left ventricle of your heart is not pumping enough blood to your body, and the extra blood backs up into your lungs. This can cause a number of symptoms, including:
Shortness of breath
Cough
Wheezing
Fatigue and weakness
Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Symptoms of right-sided heart failure
Right-sided heart failure occurs when the right ventricle of your heart is too weak to pump blood effectively to your lungs. This can cause blood to back up into other parts of your body, such as your legs, feet, abdomen, and liver. This can lead to a number of symptoms, including:
Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet
Abdominal swelling
Shortness of breath
Fatigue and weakness
Reduced appetite and weight loss
Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
If you experience any of the symptoms of left-sided or right-sided heart failure, it is important to see a doctor right away. Early diagnosis and treatment can help to improve your quality of life and prolong your life expectancy.
