Signs and Symptoms
Fatigue and shortness of breath are 2 examples
Common symptoms of heart failure (CHF)
Buggs bunny favorite snack
Carrots
This is the most common cause of heart failure in developed countries
Coronary Heart Disease
Ocean dwellers with colorful names on the endangered list include the green turtle & this most massive animal.
Blue Whales
The maximum amount of fluid (anything that is liquid at room temperature) that should be taken in day
1.5 to 2 litres (6-8 cups)
Puffy feet/ankles and increasing abdominal girth are symptoms of what?
Fluid retention (or fluid overload)
Wild rabbits are often a menace to the ____ patch
Cabbage
This common metabolic disorder almost doubles the risk of developing CHF.
Diabetes
Octopi are called the smartest these animals without backbones
Fun Fact: in 2009 one disassembled a valve & flooded a Calif. aquarium.
Invertebrates
Processed foods such as canned soups, deli meats, and pickled foods contain too much of this element, causing fluid to build up in the lungs and other tissues.
Sodium (in salt, MSG)
Having more trouble breathing when lying flat or waking up at night feeling short of breath
Warning symptoms of CHF DECOMPENSATION
Greasy french favorite, often use when it's years old
Cheese
This habit increases the chance of someone developing heart failure by 60%.
Smoking
Found only in Vietnam & Laos the saola has horns and it's also called this mythical creature.
A unicorn
These drugs increases urine production and reduces the body's fluid content.
Diuretics
Monitoring this can give early warning of fluid imbalance, which can lead to CHF decompensation (worsening heart failure)
Daily weight measurements
Powdered tree bark with a distinct flavour
Cinnamon
This condition, if left untreated, makes the heart work harder, and over time, reduces the heart’s ability to relax and fill with blood.
Hypertension (or high blood pressure)
Unlike most sea animals, for sea horse this pair of sense organs can move independently of one another.
Eyes
This class of drugs slows the heart and increases survival for patients with CHF, but can cause low blood pressure.
Beta-blockers
What is paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ?
An irregular heartbeat and a common warning symptom of CHF decomposition
A variety of this plant has a gell that is used in creams and such
Cactus
If narrowed or leaky, these structures can cause heart failure
Heart valves
Things that can be seen from the Eiffel Tower or animals that live & feed on other animals.
Paris Sights / Parasites
The key person who affects whether a heart failure patient can live a longer and healthier a life???
YOU!! The HF patient, supported by caregivers and health care providers.