But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics, please visit familydoctor.org , the AAFP patient education Web site. It simply means that your heart isn't pumping blood through the body as well as it should. Heart failure is also called congestive heart failure.
Heart failure has many different causes.
Some people with heart failure have few problems or symptoms. To keep track of your weight, weigh yourself each morning after urinating but before eating anything. Chronic cough Call your doctor if you have any of these symptoms, especially if you had heart problems before. Your doctor may initially diagnose heart failure based on your medical history, your symptoms and a physical exam. The last two tests are often used to make sure of the diagnosis of heart failure.