Stage 4 congestive heart failure is the most severe stage, where symptoms are present even at rest and there are frequent hospitalizations.
Both legs can swell with congestive heart failure, but it may start with one leg.
The best treatment includes medications, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, devices or surgery.
Congestive heart failure is a type of heart failure where fluid builds up in the body, while heart failure refers to the heart's inability to pump blood effectively.
Tests include ECG, echocardiogram, chest X-ray, blood tests (BNP), and stress tests.
The four stages are A (high risk without symptoms), B (structural heart disease without symptoms), C (symptoms present), and D (severe symptoms, end-stage).
Yes, Medicas offers telemedicine options for congestive heart failure consultations with doctors.
Schedule an appointment through the Medicas website by selecting a doctor and choosing an available time slot.
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