Heart Failure Program

WHAT IS HEART FAILURE?

Heart failure is a common, progressive condition in which the heart?s pumping power weakens, slowing the flow of blood throughout the body. Heart failure doesn?t mean that the heart has stopped working but rather that it has become inefficient. The condition increases pressure inside the heart and lungs, which can result in a buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles, legs, and lungs.

• Shortness of breath
• Swollen feet, ankles and legs
• Swelling in the abdomen
• Trouble sleeping when lying ?at
• Feeling weak and tired
• Difficulty breathing, even at rest
• Irregular heart beats