What does right-sided heart failure mean?
Disease description:
I urinate less during the day but experience increased nocturnal urination. After visiting the hospital for evaluation, I was diagnosed with right-sided heart failure. Could you please explain what “right-sided heart failure” means?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Kou Linlin
Right heart failure refers to impaired contractile function of the right ventricle. Patients with heart failure commonly experience exertional dyspnea, abdominal distension, nausea, and other symptoms. Under a physician’s guidance, appropriate pharmacological treatment—including diuretics and prostaglandin analogs—may be prescribed. Additionally, patients are advised to rest adequately in bed and avoid strenuous physical activity to prevent symptom exacerbation. Consumption of spicy or irritating foods should also be avoided.
