Nursing Diagnosis Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. It often develops as a result of other conditions, such as coronary artery disease or high blood pressure, but it can also develop for no known reason. The prognosis varies depending on the type and severity of CHF, but there are many treatment options available for managing this condition. Understanding how to identify and treat CHF can help you better manage your symptoms and live well with this chronic condition.

Nursing Diagnosis Congestive Heart Failure

1 Hypertension

You may have heard of hypertension, or high blood pressure. It is a condition in which your blood vessels are too narrow, and whether or not you have hypertension depends on how high your systolic and/or diastolic blood pressures are.

Systolic pressure is the top number (the “140” from above) and it indicates how forcefully the heart pumps out blood during each heartbeat; diastolic pressure refers to how much force is exerted when the heart relaxes between beats (the “90”). Both numbers should be within a normal range for someone without hypertension: less than 120/80 mmHg for men under age 45; less than 100/70 mmHg for women under age 45; less than 140/90 mmHg for all adults over age 45.

2 Heart Disease

Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood to the body. If it becomes weak or stiff, it may not be able to push as much blood as needed through the arteries and veins.

3 Chest Pain

Chest pain is a symptom of heart disease. If you have chest pain, tell your doctor right away.

Chest pain may be caused by:

• Heart attack or other heart problems (such as angina)
• Sore throat, colds/coughs, indigestion, or gas pains

4 Rapid Weight Gain

• Associated with fluid retention.
• May be due to:
• 1) Congestive heart failure
• Liver disease
• Nephrotic syndrome

5 Shortness Of Breath

Shortness of breath is a common symptom of congestive heart failure (CHF). It means that you have trouble getting enough air into your lungs. If you have CHF, fluid builds up in the lungs, making them heavy and swollen. This causes shortness of breath.

There are other causes for shortness of breath besides CHF. For example, an infection or pneumonia can cause fluid buildup in the lungs and lead to shortness of breath; this situation is called pulmonary edema or pleural effusion. It’s also possible that there’s no underlying medical condition causing your shortness of breath; rather, it could be caused by anxiety or panic attacks that make it feel like you’re not breathing enough even though you are inhaling plenty!

If your doctor thinks this might be happening with you, she will prescribe medications to relax your body so it doesn’t think something dangerous is going on around it which could make things worse than they need be! She may also recommend lifestyle changes such as exercise programs designed specifically for those who suffer from anxiety disorders so she can help us learn how best manage our stress levels after being diagnosed with one!!

6 Edema (Swollen Legs, Feet, And Ankles)

Swelling of the legs, feet, and ankles may be caused by fluid buildup in the body. It may also be a sign of heart failure. Other causes include kidney disease, liver disease, and diabetes.

7 Congestive heart failure is a chronic condition that requires life-long management. Understand the symptoms and treatment options to manage your heart failure.

Congestive heart failure is a chronic condition that requires life-long management. Understand the symptoms and treatment options to manage your heart failure.

• Symptoms include shortness of breath, edema (swelling), and chest pain.
• Treatment options include medications and lifestyle changes such as losing weight or exercising regularly.

Closing

Congestive heart failure is a chronic condition that requires life-long management. Understand the symptoms and treatment options to manage your heart failure.