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Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart failure. Blockages in the coronary arteries decrease or cut off the blood supply to portions of the heart muscle. Sometimes it is possible to restore the blood supply which may improve heart function and reduce your symptoms.
Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart failure. Blockages in the coronary arteries decrease or cut off the blood supply to portions of the heart muscle. Sometimes it is possible to restore the blood supply which may improve heart function and reduce your symptoms.
High blood pressure is a major cause of heart failure and can also make it worse. If you have heart failure, it is wise to reduce the amount of strain on your heart by reducing your blood pressure to a normal level.
High blood pressure is a major cause of heart failure and can also make it worse. If you have heart failure, it is wise to reduce the amount of strain on your heart by reducing your blood pressure to a normal level.
Heart valve damage is another cause of heart failure. Sometimes, valve damage can be repaired so that heart failure improves. Therefore, it is important to know if your valves are damaged.
Heart valve damage is another cause of heart failure. Sometimes, valve damage can be repaired so that heart failure improves. Therefore, it is important to know if your valves are damaged.
Heart function is commonly assessed using a number called the ejection fraction. The ejection fraction refers to the percentage of blood that is pumped out of the heart each time it beats. This indication of how well your heart is pumping out blood can help to diagnose and track heart failure.
Learn more about ejection fraction on the following slide.
Heart function is commonly assessed using a number called the ejection fraction. The ejection fraction refers to the percentage of blood that is pumped out of the heart each time it beats. This indication of how well your heart is pumping out blood can help to diagnose and track heart failure.
Learn more about ejection fraction on the following slide.