My husband was diagnosed with CHF-congestive heart failure. Is that why he is so short of breath?
CHF, which stands for congestive heart failure occurs when fluid backs up into the lungs, and sometimes builds up in the legs, because the heart is not functioning well enough to move the blood forward. This happens frequently in people who have suffered large heart attacks, but there are other reasons why the heart muscle may fail.
Shortness of breath is the most common symptom from CHF.
To learn more about congestive heart failure, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Dean Heller
Cardiologist
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