Cardiology Specialist Associate Professor Ömer Uz gave important information about the subject. What is Heart Failure? What Causes Heart Failure? What are the causes? What are the Symptoms of Heart Failure? What is the treatment?
Heart failure; is the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. If this condition is not treated on time, it can progress and become much more dangerous. For example, one of the most important causes of the disease we know as heart enlargement is heart failure. Heart muscles that cannot meet the needs of the body, and that are constantly working harder because they cannot meet; They grow abnormally after a while. This is also known as heart enlargement. Heart failure adversely affects not only the heart but also other tissues and organs. Tissues and organs begin to be damaged when they are not properly nourished by the heart. These tissue damages can be seen as very serious diseases.
What Causes Heart Failure? What are the causes?
The most common causes of heart failure are:
Diseases related to the coronary vessels feeding the heart, rhythm disorders in the heart (arrhythmias), having a heart attack, congenital heart diseases, heart valve diseases, diabetes (diabetes), thyroid diseases, overweight, obesity, alcohol, drug and smoking use, heart muscle diseases (cardiomyopathy), heart muscle inflammations (myocarditis) and side effects due to drug use.
Most of the conditions that occur during these diseases cause direct damage to the heart tissues. The work of the damaged tissues will naturally be disrupted, their efficiency will decrease, which will eventually lead to heart failure. Therefore, as we always remind, cardiovascular diseases should never be taken lightly. Even certain types of rhythm disorders, which are considered harmless by some people, can lead to heart failure over time if they are not treated or controlled.
What are the Symptoms of Heart Failure?
- Shortness of breath during physical activities.
- Shortness of breath.
- Don't get tired quickly.
- Loss of appetite.
- Sudden weight gain due to edema in certain parts of the body.
- Irregularity in heart rhythm.
- Swelling of hands and feet, edema.
- Fatigue feeling.
- Cough.
- Chest pain.
- Nausea.
- Palpitation.
Some of these symptoms are seen due to heart failure, while others can be seen due to diseases that cause heart failure. Individuals who suspect heart failure due to these symptoms are advised to consult a cardiologist as soon as possible.
How is the diagnosis made?
In the treatment of heart failure, as in all other diseases, the diagnostic process is very important. In this process, general examinations of the patients are made. Disease histories are listened, patients are asked about chronic diseases in their families. Many diagnostic methods can be used during heart failure. Among these, echocardiography is the most widely used. This is what is popularly referred to as "having an echo".
What is the treatment?
Prof.Dr.Ömer Uz said, “The treatment of heart failure is generally a multi-faceted treatment. The details of this treatment; It can be decided according to the general condition of the patient, the progression of heart failure and the age of the patient. During the treatment of heart failure, patients are asked to regulate their lifestyle. Within the scope of these regulations, a much more suitable and healthy nutrition program can be prepared for the patients. A healthy diet can be supported by a regular and personalized exercise routine. Of course, heart failure treatment isn't just about lifestyle changes. During the treatment, drugs are prescribed specifically for the condition of the patients. Regular use of these drugs; It is recommended not to be interrupted and forgotten.”
Heart failure disease accompanies individuals throughout their lives. Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for this disease. However, thanks to the applications mentioned above, patients can live a much longer and higher quality life. In addition to the ones we have mentioned in the treatment of heart failure, 3-electrode pacemakers (3-wire pacemaker) can also be preferred. This is decided according to the patient's condition.
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