Systolic heart failure occurs when the left ventricle, responsible for pumping the majority of blood, becomes weak. This could happen because it has become larger. The ventricle is unable to contract properly due to its increased size. As a result, your heart is unable to pump blood with sufficient force throughout your body.
Some of the most common reasons for systolic heart failure are:
- Blood pressure that is too high. Your heart has to work harder to pump more blood around your body if you have this. Your heart muscle gets thicker and doesn’t operate as well as you do more activity.
- Heart disease in the arteries. In this case, the blood flow to your heart is blocked or less than normal. Learn more about clogged arteries and what causes arterial plaque.
- Issues with heart valves. Valves don’t always open or close the right manner, or they start to leak. In some circumstances, the heart has to work harder to move blood around your body. Learn more about the signs and causes of heart valve disease.
There is no cure for this heart ailment. “The goal of treatment is to limit the workload of the heart,” explains Randy Gould, MD, a cardiologist at Manhattan Cardiology in New York City. “The first step you can take is to change your lifestyle and take better care of yourself. Lifestyle adjustments and drugs can enhance heart function, resulting in better symptoms and a higher quality of life.” Read the article
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