Congestive Heart Failure Articles
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Congestive heart failure, as this page from the eMedTV site explains, is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood through the body, causing fluid to back up into the lungs. This page also offers statistics and key facts on the condition.
The information presented in this eMedTV resource explains heart failure in detail. Despite the name, it doesn't mean the heart has stopped working. It means that the heart has become weak and is having trouble pumping blood throughout the body.
Triamterene is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fluid retention. This page from the eMedTV archives offers more information on how triamterene works and describes the effects and possible side effects of the drug.
Aldactone is a diuretic used for treating various conditions, including high blood pressure and hypokalemia. This eMedTV Web page covers other Aldactone uses, explains how the drug works, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
Zestril is used to treat high blood pressure and other conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, side effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths.
Dyazide is a diuretic often used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV site gives an overview of the drug, including an explanation of how it works, its potential side effects, and when and how to take it.
Vasotec (enalapril) is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and other health conditions. This eMedTV Web page explains how Vasotec relaxes blood vessels, describes some of its side effects, and provides guidelines for taking the drug.
Captopril is a drug that is used for treating conditions related to the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. This eMedTV article discusses specific uses for the drug, how it works, available strengths, and potential side effects.
Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure
This eMedTV Web page describes in detail some of the most common symptoms of congestive heart failure, such as shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, and limitations on physical activity. The classes of symptoms are also described.
Carvedilol is a prescription drug that is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV segment discusses other uses for the drug and offers details on dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Metolazone is used to treat fluid retention and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at how metolazone works to treat these conditions and also discusses potential side effects, dosing tips, and more.
This eMedTV segment explores valsartan, a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (like high blood pressure). This page covers valsartan side effects, how the drug works, and how and when to take it.
Bumetanide is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fluid retention. This portion of the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at bumetanide and its effects, potential side effects, and information on when and how to take the diuretic.
This eMedTV resource explores quinapril, a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (such as high blood pressure). This page covers how quinapril works, how and when to take it, and overdose symptoms.
Lozol is a prescription drug that is used for treating fluid retention and controlling high blood pressure. This eMedTV page explains how Lozol works and offers a more in-depth look at its dosing information and potential side effects.
Causes of Congestive Heart Failure
This page from the eMedTV library provides a discussion on the causes of congestive heart failure. Common causes include heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, drug or alcohol abuse, and thyroid disorders.
Metoprolol succinate is used to treat high blood pressure, angina symptoms, and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV page provides detailed information about this prescription drug, noting its side effects, available strengths, and overdose symptoms.