Symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) are the result of fluid buildup in the lungs and other areas of the body. Common symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, and swelling (known medically as edema). Other symptoms include fatigue and limited tolerance for physical activity. The symptoms of congestive heart failure are categorized based on their severity and the level of activity that can be tolerated.
(Click Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure to read the complete eMedTV article covering this topic. It explains the symptoms of CHF in more detail and includes information about the various classes used for classifying such symptoms.)
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