Congestive Heart Failure Condition (CHF)
Congestive heart failure (CHF) in the elderly occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen. Find information on congestive heart failure, including signs and symptoms, prognosis and how congestive heart failure is diagnosed and treated.
Articles About Congestive Heart Failure
- Heart Failure in the Elderly
Know what factors lead to heart failure, and learn about what makes an elder's heart healthier.
- How the Heart Works
The heart is synonymous with life. How the heart work, and what goes wrong when a person has heart disease?
- How the Heart Grows Old
Why are older people are at higher risk for heart conditions? Does age eventually cause the heart to just “give out?”
- Fingernails: 5 Signs That Point to Bigger Health Problems
Fingernail problems such as: yellow nails, nails separating from the bed, spoon or opaque nails can provide big clues about your health. Often, fingernail conditions can point to health problems like heart disease, thyroid problems, or malnutrition.
News about Congestive Heart Failure
- For Cardiac Patients, Working Harder Is Smarter
New research shows that cardiac patients benefit more from exercise centered around interval training--short bursts of intense activity alternating with periods of rest--than from moderate, continuous exercise.
- What Puts Some People At Risk for Heart Attack Death?
Why are some people killed by their first heart attack and others are not? According to recent research, a variety of factors can play a part. Soon doctors may be able to identify risk factors for sudden death from a heart attack.