What Is Chronic Heart Failure?
Disease description:
My father was diagnosed with chronic heart failure during a routine physical examination, yet he leads a very regular daily life. I would like to ask: What exactly is chronic heart failure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chu Yaonan
Hello, chronic heart failure is a cardiac condition primarily characterized by symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, abdominal distension, poor appetite, and inability to lie flat at night. Chronic heart failure represents the end-stage manifestation of various cardiac diseases—including hypertensive heart disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, and diabetic cardiomyopathy. Once diagnosed with chronic heart failure, timely treatment is essential, and patients should maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoiding excessive physical exertion.
