what symptoms would be seen in congestive heart failure
Symptoms and Signs. People with congestive heart failure sometimes do not suspect a problem with their heart or have symptoms that may not obviously be from the heart. 1  Early symptoms may include shortness of breath, cough, or a feeling of not being able to get a deep breath, especially when lying down. Shortness of breath. 2  If a person has congestive heart failure, he or she may have difficulty breathing (dyspnea), especially when he or she is active. 3  Ordinary activities, such as sweeping or even walking around the house, may be difficult or impossible.