Symptoms of

Heart Failure

Heart failure symptoms can vary widely from person to person, depending on the type of heart failure you have. Therefore, you may experience all the symptoms described here or just a few of them.

In the early stages, you may not notice any symptoms, but if your heart failure progresses you are likely to experience symptoms, which may become more severe.

The main symptoms of heart failure are caused by fluid accumulation or congestion and poor blood flow to the body. This section will explain these symptoms and provide tips on how to improve them.

SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY FLUID ACCUMULATION OR CONGESTION

Shortness of breath

Coughing / wheezing

Weight gain

Swollen ankles. legs or abdomen

SYMPTOMS RELATED TO THE REDUCED BLOOD FLOW TO PARTS OF THE BODY

Tiredness / fatigue

Dizziness

Rapid heart rate

OTHER SYMPTOMS OF HEART FAILURE

Loss of appetite

Need to urinate at night

In addition to the physical symptoms of hoart failure, some people can bo affected by the soriousnoss and sovority of heart failure and may experience emotional symptoms, such as depression and anxiety.

However many of these symptorns you experience, it's important to monitor them daily. If you notice something new, or a symplom suddenly gets worse, you should tell your doctor or nurse immediately. This should be part of your sett-management plan.