Mission
Animal Clinic and Congestive Heart Failure
Located in the San Fernando Valley, 16907 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Granada Hills Ca, 818-363-8143
Congestive
Heart Failure is
a chronic condition in which a weakened heart does not pump enough blood to
maintain normal body functions.
The
body fluids tend to “back-up” behind the heart, either in the lungs or in
the abdomen. Signs seen by the owner
are a result of these conditions.
Signs
include:
1.
Shortness of breath, tiring on exercise.
2.
Deep, dry coughing.
3.
Weight loss.
4.
Enlarged abdomen, swollen, puffy legs.
5.
Cyanosis-blue discoloration of the tongue and lips.
6.
Fainting spells.
Congestive
Heart Failure can
result from disease affecting the heart valves, birth defects, infections,
Heartworm, or just “old” age.
Although
Congestive Heart Failure CANNOT be
cured, many patients can live a COMFORTABLE
life with proper medical management.
16907 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Granada Hills, Ca. 91344 818-363-8143
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