Don't try to diagnose yourself.Įmergency room doctors will try to stabilize your condition and determine if your symptoms are due to heart failure or something else.

Sudden, severe shortness of breath and coughing up white or pink, foamy mucusĪlthough these signs and symptoms may be due to heart failure, there are many other possible causes, including other life-threatening heart and lung conditions.

Rapid or irregular heartbeat associated with shortness of breath, chest pain or fainting.

Call 911 or emergency medical help if you have any of the following: See your doctor if you think you might be experiencing signs or symptoms of heart failure.

Chest pain if heart failure is caused by a heart attack.

Difficulty concentrating or decreased alertness.

Very rapid weight gain from fluid buildup.

Persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink blood-tinged mucus.

Shortness of breath with activity or when lying down.

Heart failure signs and symptoms may include: Heart failure can be ongoing (chronic), or it may start suddenly (acute). Some types of heart failure can lead to an enlarged heart. Poor blood flow may cause the skin to appear blue (cyanotic). The fluid buildup can cause shortness of breath and swelling of the legs and feet. Blood often backs up and causes fluid to build up in the lungs (congest) and in the legs.

Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

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