Hypertensive heart disease
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Heart failure does not mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop working. It means that your heart is not able to pump blood the way it should. It can affect one or both sides of the heart.The weakening of the heart's pumping ability causesBlood and fluid to back up into the lungsThe buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles and legs - called edemaTiredness and shortness of breathCommon causes of heart failure are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is more common in people who are 65 years old or older, African Americans, people who are overweight, and people who have had a heart attack. Men have a higher rate of heart failure than women.Your doctor will diagnose heart failure by doing a physical exam and heart tests. Treatment includes treating the underlying cause of your heart failure, medicines, and heart transplantation if other treatments fail.NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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West Bengl Health Service Transferable Serviceì In Different Hospitals
Physician
PGI,Chandigarh
M D MEDICINE)
PHC Bichpuri and ESI Dispensary Chippitola Agra & SN Medical College Agra & Fatehgarh
Medical Officer Incharge
SN Medical College, Agra
DA
Shree Hospital ICU Karad
Medical Officer
Ruby Hall Clinic Pune
PGDEMS
Aditya Care Hospital
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
SBC Medical College, Cuttack
DM ( cardiology)
Private Clinic
Consultant
M B B S M D(Medicine)
KMC HOSPITAL
DNB CARDIOLOGY
MNR Medical College &Hospital
Assistant Professor
Nkpsims & RC, LMH, Nagpur.
MD (Internal Medicine)
BMC HOSPITALS
MEDICAL OFFICER I/C.
College of General Practice
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