Congestive Heart Failure

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1. FAQ: Are Swelling Feet in Someone Who's Bed-Bound a Sign of Impending Death?

   - Swelling in the feet is not a reliable sign of imminent death. Know the most likely causes of swollen feet.
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2. FAQ: Should I Worry About Swollen Feet or Legs in an Older Person?

   - Older adults commonly have swollen feet, which may or may not be a sign of a serious condition. What to know about swollen feet and their risks.
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3. Which stage of heart failure am I in?

   - How can the stage of heart disease be determined?
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4. Is congestive heart failure hereditary?

   - My mom and several of her siblings passed away from congestive heart failure. I've been diagnosed. Is it hereditary? Find out at Caring.com.
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5. What does "pacing" in regards to a pacemaker mean?

   - What does "pacing" in regards to a pacemaker mean? Learn more at www.caring.com
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6. Is a symptom of congestive heart failure coughing blood?

   - Is coughing blood a symptom of congestive heart failure (CHF), particularly at end-stage? My dad is 81, with advanced CHF. He frequently coughs up a lot of phlegm, but tonight it's mostly bright blood equaling a couple of teaspoons every 20 minutes or so. It looks more like a nose bleed; not clots.
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7. Is there a connection between blunt chest trauma and heart problems?

   - I had a bicycle car accident. I went over the hood and landed on my back on the opposite side of the car. My back pack probably saved my life. It moved up and my head never hit the concrete. I suffered seven broken ribs, a broken clavicle and scapula. I now have developed congestive heart failure and arrhythmia and have a leaking left ventricular...
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8. What is giving my father more frequent heart palpitations?

   - What causes frequent heart palpitations in the elderly? Frequent heart palpitations can have various causes, from anxiety to atrial fibrillation.
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9. How long do people live with congestive heart failure?

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10. My grandmother is on a ventilator and has moderate heart failure. What does this mean?

    - My grandmother recently underwent surgery for a bowel obstruction. She is currently on a ventilator and the doctor says she has moderate heart failure. What does this mean?
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