Some shortness of breath and pain during increased activity. Mild fatigue, shortness of breath and palpatations during normal activity. Activity is dramatically limited. Pain and shotness of breath is constant during limited activity. Pain, shortness of breath and palpatations even at rest.
Discomfort increases with minimal activity.
In most cases medications and lifestyle changes alone can help the CHF patient to lead a normal life. It depends on how well your heart responds to the treatment plan, that determines your health outlook. CHF is responsible for about 260,000 deaths each year. It is the single most frequent cause of hospiatalization for those 65 and older. Ten percent of those with mild CHF and more than fifty percent with severe chf die yearly.