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CHF is a condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. In some cases, the heart can’t fill with enough blood. In other cases, the heart can’t pump blood to the rest of the body with enough force. Some people have both problems. The term "heart failure" doesn’t mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop working. Heart failure is a serious condition that requires medical care. This forum is a place to ask questions about CHF. Some examples are: How is CHF diagnosed? What treatment options are available for me?

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vicky02Apr 23, 2012
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Apr 21, 2012
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New to CHF and I have a "coughing" question
By vicky02 Apr 20, 2012 Blank
Hi, I was diagnosed in a ER with CHF a couple of weeks ago and the cardiologist I am to see is on vacation. I was pl...
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rpoooApr 16, 2012
keterApr 13, 2012
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Apr 15, 2012
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Stroke (expert opinion)
By rpooo Apr 12, 2012 Blank
I have alread posted in the stroke community but I am hoping to obtain and expert opinion but im not certain of the r...
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Jonathan D. Rich, MD Apr 15, 2012
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Digitalis
By Brob2 Apr 15, 2012 Blank
First, thanks for a great resource. It’s much appreciated. 7 years ago at 42 I was diagnosed with familial DCM and ...
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driftofftodreamApr 11, 2012
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Apr 12, 2012
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Mother in law pt 2
By driftofftodream Apr 11, 2012 Blank
4. She hasn't urinated in 6 months, now all of a sudden she is urinating not often but she has gone a couple of times...
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Mother in law - currently receiving hospice care pt 1
By driftofftodream Apr 11, 2012 Blank
2 weeks ago we were told that my mother in law's heart was functioning at 10-15%. We discussed options (which there r...
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Jonathan D. Rich, MD Mar 27, 2012
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new medication-Coreg
By loree147 Mar 26, 2012 Blank
I am a 48 year old female with 4 year history of shortness of breath with exertion, dizziness, dry cough. Also, the ...
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Bex1968Mar 20, 2012
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Mar 20, 2012
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My father; 65 years old, MI and CHF
By Bex1968 Mar 19, 2012 Blank
Hello, I am looking for advice about my sick father, and help with understanding what the future holds. 4 weeks...
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weisse1Feb 23, 2012
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Mar 02, 2012
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Teenager with ef of 45
By weisse1 Feb 23, 2012 Blank
My son was told today that he has an ef of 45 and it is the left side of his heart. He is 19 years old. Over the last...
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vrrussFeb 12, 2012
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Jan 04, 2012
granny877Jan 03, 2012
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Dec 29, 2011
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diltiazm and linked angina
By granny877 Dec 29, 2011 Blank
Hi doctor, I have lnked angina, spasms of the oesophagus and coronary artery. I was put on 60mgs of diltiazm a year...
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Could I have CHF? read this one accidentally posted when not finished yet
By Arinleahsmom2 Feb 10, 2012 Blank
My heart rate has been consistently high at my dr appts for the last year. Generally it is around 120-130 bpm. About ...
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Could I have CHF?
By Arinleahsmom2 Feb 10, 2012 Blank
My heart rate has been consistently high at my dr appts for the last year. Generally it is around 120-130 bpm. About ...
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bigheart2Jan 27, 2012
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Jan 26, 2012
bigheart2Jan 25, 2012
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Jan 25, 2012
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Surgery for someone with CHF
By bigheart2 Jan 24, 2012 Blank
I have CHF which has been stable for over 1 year. Have bi-vent pacer. EF%25%. Diagnosed with DCM in 2001 with dama...
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Wesley1973Dec 15, 2011
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Dec 17, 2011
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Is CAD genetic?
By Wesley1973 Dec 15, 2011 Blank
My grandmother passed away at the age of 50 from CAD. My brother who is 5 yrs older than me has had 2 heart attacks a...
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Jonathan D. Rich, MD Dec 13, 2011
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CHF and sexual activity
By StepWolf Dec 12, 2011 Blank
My husband was diagnosed with CHF some years back and has been controlling it through medication. According to the do...
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PisceanGirlDec 12, 2011
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Dec 12, 2011
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Effect of HSV-2 on Cardiomyopathy
By PisceanGirl Dec 10, 2011 Blank
Hi, My bf suffers from mild Cardiomyopathy (enlargement of the heart). I'm not entirely sure which type it is though....
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Jonathan D. Rich, MD Dec 05, 2011
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read ECG
By manal2007 Dec 05, 2011 Blank
could you please help me read my ecg regarding to my internal medicine doctor i have excess electricity in heart .
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Jonathan D. Rich, MD Dec 05, 2011
Jessa082Dec 04, 2011
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Dec 03, 2011
Jessa082Dec 03, 2011
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Dec 02, 2011
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29 yr old w/ dilated cardiomyopathy/ CHF
By Jessa082 Nov 30, 2011 Blank
I was wondering if there was anyone out there who would be willing to give me some professional advice and or guidanc...
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Jessa082Nov 30, 2011
Jonathan D. Rich, MD Dec 02, 2011
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PVCs an indicator of CHF?
By NotWithoutAFight Nov 30, 2011 Blank
About 3 months ago I had an ≈ 8h episode of a-fib, which was diagnosed when I went down to my local ER. I stayed ove...
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Jonathan D. Rich, MD Nov 14, 2011
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Can CHF Be Reversed?
By Jack615 Nov 14, 2011 Blank
Hi, My father was diagnosed with CHF about 3 years ago and I've been trying to find out if it is possible to rever...
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