Heart failure is a serious medical condition in which the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body. This can occur due to a lack of blood flow to the heart or because the heart cannot pump blood effectively.

Insufficient blood flow can disrupt important physiological processes. While not all cases of heart failure result in the heart stopping, it is still a dangerous condition that requires prompt attention and treatment.

Heart failure symptoms can develop quickly or over time. The following is a list of the most common warning signs:

• Weakness and fatigue
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the lower limbs
• Nausea and loss of appetite
• Reduced ability to exercise
• Abdominal swelling
• Chest pain (if heart failure is caused by a heart attack)
• Irregular heartbeat

Heart failure is often caused by underlying conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, cardiomyopathies, anaemia, rheumatic heart disease, valvular heart disease, pulmonary artery diseases, and others.

To diagnose heart failure and look for its symptoms, Dr Vinod Kumar K, the best cardiology doctor in Nagasandra, with years of expertise, will first perform a physical examination and conduct tests such as an echocardiogram, chest X-ray, or MRI.

Once the diagnosis and stage of the illness are determined, Dr Vinod, DM (CARDIOLOGY) will identify the different risk factors to plan the appropriate therapy. Patients in the later stages of heart failure may require more extensive care.

As an expert in providing the best diagnosis and treatment for heart failure, Dr. Vinod will discuss all the risks associated with medications and procedures with his patients.

At Prakriya Hospitals, depending on the patient's health and response to various therapies, the doctor may also suggest palliative care to relieve any uncomfortable side effects that may arise from the treatment.

Although cardiac treatments can be challenging and demanding, Dr. Vinod will provide his patients with intensive attention and support so they may live a long and healthy life.

Early identification of problems is key to saving lives. If you have a cardiac issue, please contact us as soon as possible by calling or scheduling an online appointment.