Heart failure

Heartfailure is a situation wherethe heart is unable to pump blood to the various parts of

the body due to the failing of the heart muscles. Approach to care involves nutritional therapy

medication as wellas bloodtests.B type natriuretic peptide blood test is used to check the blood

pressure level. The level is higher in a person with normal heart functioning. Chest X-rays show

the working of the heart and whether there is fluid accumulation around the heart.

Echocardiogramtests are carriedoutto showthe heartmovement, its structure andhowitis

functioning.

Ejection fraction test iscarriedoutto ascertain howefficientthe heartis pumping blood

with each heartbeat. Electrocardiogram test record the electrical impulses that travel through the

heart. Stress tests will provide information to whether the patient has coronary artery disease.

Daily weight checks and records are important to check the level of fluid in the body. Healthy

diets which consist of natural foods that have less sodium, cholesterol, and fats. Rest is

important, and the patient should stop when they feel tired, pain or discomfort.