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Reduced and preserved ejection fraction, left and right sided, acute and chronic.
Heart failure is classified in several ways. The type affects which medicines are used.
By ejection fraction (how much blood the left ventricle pumps out)
By side of the heart
By speed of onset
Other terms
Ayurvedic view
Ayurveda uses terms such as hridroga and links symptoms to the doshas. These do not map exactly onto the modern types.
Key point
An echocardiogram identifies the type, and the type shapes the treatment plan.
Before your appointment
Bring your list of medicines and supplements, recent test reports such as echocardiogram, ECG and kidney tests, and your daily weight and blood pressure log. Note any breathlessness, swelling, night-time symptoms or reduced activity, and how much salt and fluid you take. Ask about warning signs and when to call 112 or 102.
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Dr. Daksh
BDS
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Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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Cardiac rehab, walking, gentle breathing, the talk test and when to stop.
Low salt, fluid limits as advised, heart-friendly foods and supplement cautions.
Treat blood pressure, diabetes and artery disease, quit tobacco and stay active.
Medicines, treating the cause, devices, self-care, rehab and emergency care.
Ayurvedic view of hridroga as an adjunct only, with herb interaction cautions.
Breathlessness, swelling, weight gain and fatigue, plus emergency signs for 112.
