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    Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a disorder of the cardiovascular system that occurs when the heart cannot sufficiently pump blood to meet the body’s metabolic and oxygen needs. Insufficient contractility of the heart will cause intravascular and interstitial volume overload and poor tissue perfusion. CHF is classified according to the side of the heart affected. The onset of CHF increases with age, as over the age of 50, 1% will develop CHF and 10% over the age of 80. An individual with CHF will

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    diagnosis of Acute onset chronic systolic heart failure, Afib, CHF, and hypothyroidism. She has a past medical history of Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, CAD (Stent 2001). The patient was admitted to Lutheran Augustana Center on January 4, 2016 and was evaluated for therapy on January 5, 2016. Her current medications include Albuterol and Ipratropium via nebulizer to address shortness of breath. A combination of drugs to treat the symptoms of congestive heart failure and other comorbid diagnosis include:

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    Heart Failure Marikate Williams Delaware County Community College Disease Condition Heart failure (HF) is a chronic, progressive condition defined as the hearts inability to efficiently pump an adequate amount of blood to meet the demands of the body (Naab, 2011). Heart failure may be the result of the heart chambers not adequately filling, also known as diastolic HF or the decreased contractility of the valves to perfuse blood to the body, also known as systolic HF. “Heart Failure is a progressive

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    Heart Failure Cambria Diehl California State University, Chico Heart failure, HF, is a result of one’s heart inefficiently pumping blood out to the body (Lewis, Dirksen, Heitkemper and Bucher, 2014, p.766). A healthy heart will pump blood out of the left and right ventricles rhythmically and simultaneously, creating an even flow of blood from the heart to the pulmonary arteries and the aorta (Lewis et al., 2014, p.769). Someone with heart failure has a ventricular dysfunction in either

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    Congestive Heart Failure Armi Gonzales Western Governors University Congestive Heart Failure A. Investigated Disease Process Congestive Heart Failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump a sufficient amount of blood for the body to function. If the heart’s ability to pump blood decreases, blood and fluids may start to pool into the lungs and accumulate in the legs, ankles, and feet causing an edema, shortness of breath, and fatigue. (Heart Failure, 2015, para. 2) The

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    to describe individuals with heart failure, congestive heart failure is a specific type of heart failure. Congestive heart failure is a condition where heart muscles become less effective in pumping blood, as a result insufficient amounts of oxygen and nutrients are circulated around the body to sustain the body’s needs. The decrease in effectiveness is due to damage in the heart muscles and its inability to heal itself. This causes an increase in pressure in the heart as well as slowing the rate

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    Primary diagnosis: Chronic heart failure. Secondary diagnosis: Cardiac dysrhythmias. Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr The claimant was a 50-year-old man. Alleged disability: Defibrillator implant, two heart attacks, a stent, high blood pressure, and pain from hardware in the right leg and ankle. He was “unable to perform substantial gainful activity at any level for a sustained basis.” Education: General Education Development certificate (GED- 1996) and truck driving training (2011). Work experience:

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    Introduction Heart failure is a long-term (chronic) condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood through the body. When this happens, parts of the body do not get the blood and oxygen needed for them to function properly. There is no cure for heart failure at this time so it is important for you to take good care of yourself. One way to do that is to make sure you follow the treatment plan set by your health care provider. If you are living with heart failure, there are ways to help you

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    End Stage Heart Failure

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    Most heart transplants are done on patients who have end-stage heart failure, a condition in which your heart is severely damaged or weakened, and on people who have failed other treatment options. End-stage heart failure may be caused by conditions such as coronary heart disease, viral infections, or hereditary conditions. In rare instances, heart transplant may be performed at the same time as lung transplant in patients who have severe heart and lung disease. You may be eligible for heart transplant

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    following research paper details the medical and surgical treatment and nursing care of patients with heart failure and includes information specific to left-sided heart failure. Description of the Condition Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient amounts of blood to meet the body’s metabolic demands. Specifically, the left side of the heart receives oxygen rich blood from the pulmonary veins and is responsible for systemic oxygenation by pumping

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