The injection for congestive heart failure is Dobutrex which is the brand name for dobutamine.
Dobutrex for congestive heart failure is administered intravenously and works in the body by strengthening the heart muscle and improve the hearts pumping ability.
Another infusion for congestion heart failure is milrinone which can help relieve symptoms in people that have advanced heart failure.
The average lifespan of a person with congestive heart failure is 5 to 10 years although some people have lived 15 to 20 years with congestive heart failure with treatment.
The length of time you can survive with congestive heart failure depends on your current age and overall health and how severe the congestive heart failure is.
On average half of people with congestive heart failure survive up to 5 years and 30 percent of people with congestive heart failure survive for 10 years and some people have lived longer.
Heart failure usually progresses very slowly and develop overtime and it can show up after a heart attack.
Just before heart failure you will usually cough a lot, feel weak, have a loss of appetite and need to urinate a lot more at night.
Heart failure is a long term condition which usually comes on slowly and it can develop suddenly such as after a heart attack.
Heart failure can cause tiredness, weakness, feeling worn out and shortness of breath.
The number one cause of heart failure is coronary artery disease and heart attacks.
Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart failure and results from the buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries.
The two most common causes of heart failure are coronary heart disease and high blood pressure.
Other causes of heart failure are heart inflammation, cardiomyopathy and or an irregular heartbeat.
Another name for congestive heart failure is heart failure which is the common name for congestive heart failure.
Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart does not pump enough blood for the body's needs and can happen if the heart can't fill up with enough blood.
The last stages of congestive heart failure are when you experience breathlessness during activity and at rest, persistent wheezing or coughing and they may produce pink mucus or white mucus.
The cough with the last stages of congestive heart failure may also be worse when lying down or at night.
The end with congestive heart failure will most often lead to memory loss, general feeling of disorientation and confusion as a result in the change in sodium levels in the body when the heart fails.
During end stage congestive heart failure the person also experiences a racing or throbbing heartbeat in response to the loss in heart pumping capacity which causes the heart to beat faster.
Congestive heart failure can cause the kidneys to shut down as congestive heart failure can also weaken the kidneys ability to remove fluid from the body.
Congestive heart failure is also a major cause of progressive chronic kidney disease which can also lead to kidney failure.
Heart failure can last from 1 year to 5 years before death.
Half of the people diagnosed with heart failure die within 5 years of diagnoses and people diagnosed with end stage heart failure die within 1 year or less of diagnoses.
The first signs of heart failure are a cough that does not go away or a cough which brings up pink mucus or white mucus with spots of blood, wheezing, reduced ability to exercise, rapid or irregular heartbeat, swelling in the feet, legs and ankles, fatigue and weakness and shortness of breath with activity or when lying down.
The life expectancy of someone with congestive heart failure is between 5 to 10 years depending on how bad the congestive heart failure is.
Dying of congestive heart failure is sometimes painful although not always.
Some people dying of congestive heart failure during the final stage may experience some pain or discomfort while dying and others may not experience any pain at all.
To treat pain in patients with congestive heart failure non opioids and opioids can be used such as paracetamol.
People who are getting or have congestive heart failure may experience symptoms such as Irregular or Rapid Heart Beats, Weakness, Fatigue, Dizziness, Water and Fluid Retention, white or pink blood-tinged phlegm, wheezing, Persistent Cough, shortness of breath and a reduce in your ability to exercise.
Another sign of congestive heart failure is swelling of your hands, feet, ankles and legs as well as congestion of your lungs due to fluid backing up into your lungs.
If you or someone are experiencing any of those symptoms then it could be a sign that congestive heart failure is coming or you or someone already has congestive heart failure.
So get to a doctor or the emergency room if you think you or someone may be having or has congestive heart failure.
When you have something wrong with your heart they'll usually be signs to look for that can mean you have heart problems.
Common signs and symptoms of heart problems include chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina) Shortness of breath.
Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed.
Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back.
The best way to strengthen a weak heart muscle is to eat healthy and eat foods such as oats and other foods high in fiber.
Also exercise is a good way to strengthen a weak heart muscle and to help keep your heart strong and healthy as well.
Brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, playing tennis and jumping rope.
Heart-pumping aerobic exercise is the kind that doctors have in mind when they recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity.
The signs of an unhealthy heart are chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina) Shortness of breath.
Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed.
Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back.
The closing and opening of the heart valves is what causes the sound of the heartbeat.