What Is Congestive Heart Failure?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Chronic vs Acute Heart Failure
As mentioned, heart failure tends to be a progressive disease. When the condition first begins, many people will barely notice it, if at all. As time goes by, the condition will gradually worsen and the patient will begin to notice it more and more. It can continue to get progressively worse until it becomes a very serious problem indeed.
Acute heart failure is a condition where the problems and associated symptoms come on rapidly. It can also be a serious condition and anybody showing sudden symptoms should arrange to speak with a medical professional as soon as they are able to.
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