Acute Heart Failure:

On page 8, left-sided heart failure was discussed, on this page 9, we will talk about Acute Heart Failure,  it's among the heart diseases which requires immediate attention, it's globally searched on google search,  bing.com, duckduckgo, etisalat, mojeek, yandex, and bindu etc. 

This is also called congestive heart failure, it is sudden and severe condition where the heart is unable to pump blood enough to meet body requirements..It can lead to buildup of fluid in the lungs, liver, and other part's of the body. It requires urgent medical attention. 

Causes: These include:

1,Heart attack: A heart attack can damage the heart muscles which will lead to an acute heart failure. 

2,High blood pressure: High blood pressure that's not controlled,can cause extra strain on the heart which will lead to an acute heart failure. 

3,Cardiomypathy:It’s a disease of the heart muscle or muscles, this can also lead to an acute heart failure. 

4,Pulmonary embolism: It's a blockage of an artery in the lungs, this also can lead to an acute heart failure.

Symptoms: These include:

1,Shortness of breath: Feeling winded or a shortness of breath, while sitting etc. 

2,Fatigue: Feeling tired or weak,  even after resting. 

3,Swelling: Swelling in the legs, ankles and feets due to fluid buildup. 

4,Coughing:  Coughing up pink , frothy mucus due to fluid buildup in the lungs. 

5,Chest pains: Chest pain or discomfort that worsen with physical activity.

Stages: These include:

1,Stage 1: Mild symptoms, such as shortness of breath and fatigue. 

2,Stage 2: Moderate symptoms, such as swelling and cough. 

3,Stage 3: Severe symptoms,  such as chest pain and confusion. 

4,Stage 4: Critical symptoms,  cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.

Medical treatment: These include:

1,Vasodilators: Medications that help to widen blood vessels and reduces blood pressure. 

2,Diuretics: Medications that remove excess fluid from the body. 

3,Inotropes: It’s a medication that helps increase the heart pumping ability. 

4  Beta-blockers: It's a medication that helps slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. 

5,Lifestyle changes: Stopping smoking,  reduction in salt intake and increasing physical activities.

Natural remedies: These include:

1,Coenzyme Q10 (COQ10): An antioxidant that helps improve heart functions. 

2,Omega-3 fatty acids: Anti-inflammatory fatty acids that helps reduce inflammation and improves heart health. 

3,Hawthorn: It is a herb that helps improve heart functions and reduces blood pressure. 

4,Ginkgo biloba: It’s a herb that helps improve blood flow and reduces inflammation. 

Exercises: These include:

1,Walking: 10-15 minutes short walk, say twice daily. 

2,Yoga: Gentle stretching and strengthening exercise. 

3,Swimming: Gentle swimming, 10-15  minutes, twice daily. 

4,Cycling: 10-15 minutes cycling,  twice daily. 

Healing period or time:

It varies,  it depends on the severity of the condition and the effectiveness of treatment.  With proper treatment, most sufferers recover from acute heart failure within :

1,2-4 weeks: Mild symptoms, such as shortness of breath and fatigue. 

2,4-6 weeks: Moderate symptoms, such as swelling and coughing. 

3,6-12 weeks: Severe symptoms  like chest pain and confusion. 

Surgery: These include:

1,Heart valve repair or replacement using surgery. 

2,Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): Surgery to bypass blocked coronary arteries and improve blood flow to the heart. 

3,Heart transplant: Surgery to replace a damaged heart with a healthy donor. 

Conclusion: An acute heart failure requires immediate attention, understanding the causes, symptoms and treatment options,  you can take control of your health and improve your life quality.  Ensure you work closely with your healthcare team or provider to develop personalised treatment plan, take care of your health,  health is wealth.