Patient's question:
Doctor, today I accompanied my husband to the hospital for a thorough physical examination. In the end, the doctor told me that the final diagnosis was heart failure. When I came home, I suddenly became curious about the methods for diagnosing heart failure. Could you please clarify this for me?Doctor's answer:
Generally, heart failure is not an independent disease. It is the final stage of expansion in all heart diseases. It can manifest as symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema. It can be diagnosed through clinical examinations and laboratory tests, integrating symptoms for a comprehensive evaluation. Generally, there is a history of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and hypertension. In most cases, diuretics and cardiac-strengthening drugs can be administered for treatment.