What Is Congestive Heart Failure?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Medical Causes
There are numerous potential medical causes behind heart failure. In same cases, it can be congenital – meaning that the patient is born with the problem. In other cases, congestive heart failure can be something that is acquired through injury by accident or disease.
Problems with heart valves, in particular, can lead to congestive heart failure as faulty valves can decrease the heart’s effectiveness. Another relatively common cause is arrythmias, which are problems with the rhythm of the heart. High blood pressure is another potential cause, and this itself can be a result of some underlying medical conditions. Treating these conditions is often necessary in order to help manage the condition.
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