Category: Heart failure

Heart failure

Heart Failure – Generalities

Heart failure is a chronic condition. Although advancements in treatment have improved outcomes, it remains a serious condition, particularly for those with a reduced ejection fraction.
Worldwide, millions of people are affected by this disease. In Canada, approximately 1% of the adult population lives with this condition, and its prevalence increases to 10% among individuals over the age of 65.

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Toxic cardiomyopathy

Toxic cardiomyopathy is a form of heart disease caused by toxic substances that damage the heart muscle (myocardium).
These substances can include drugs, medications, environmental toxins, or even metabolites produced by the body in response to certain pathological conditions.

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Water “in” the lungs, also known as Pulmonary Edema

Water in the lungs, also known as pulmonary edema, is a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs, making breathing difficult.

This situation can be triggered, among other reasons, by excessive fluid intake, especially in patients with heart failure.

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