This poorly chosen term simply
means that your heart cannot pump as strongly as it used
to.
Signs of worsening heart
failure:
Shortness of breath that does
not go away with rest or is becomming worse.
Swelling in ankles and feet
which is getting worse.
You feel more tired
or weaker than usual.
You have sudden
weight gain of more than 2kg in a day.
Telephone 111 if
You have severe
shortness of breath.
You are coughing up
pink frothy phlegm.
You have chest pain
which is not relieved by rest and medication.
Source: http://www.everybody.co.nz |