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How does heart failure manifest itself?
Patients with heart failure often suffer from unspecific symptoms: fatigue or general physical weakness may well be caused by heart failure. In advanced stages, patients may also experience shortness of breath even with little exertion or even at rest.
Water retention in the legs or lungs (pulmonary oedema) are also typical signs of cardiac insufficiency. In the past, the term "dropsy" was also used in connection with a weak heart due to the swollen, fluid-filled tissue of those affected. Heart failure can occur acutely, e.g. as part of a heart attack, or chronically, i.e. slowly creeping.
Are you unsure whether you suffer from heart failure? Then make an appointment for an examination!
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