Heart Failure Awareness Week Feb 8-14

Heart failure occurs when heart become too weak or stiff to pump blood effectively. Several factors contribute to heart failure .

— Coronary Artery Disease CAD which blocks blood supply to the heart.

—High blood pressure which strains the heart.

— Damaged heart valves , which can be repaired to improve the heart function.

To diagnose heart failure Doctors assess the heart’s ejection from riot, which measures the %age of blood pumped by the heart .

Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause , reduce salt intake , medical monitoring .mManaging heart failure requires holistic approach .