Elizabeth Taylor, a film legend who had over 50 movies under her name, died at the age of 79 on the morning of March 23, 2011. Cause of her death was reported to be Congestive Heart Failure.
But what really is a Congestive Heart Failure?
According to MedicineNet.com, Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart's function as a pump is inadequate to deliver oxygen rich blood to the body. Congestive heart failure can be caused by (1) diseases that weaken the heart muscle; (2) diseases that cause stiffening of the heart muscles, or; (3) diseases that increase oxygen demand by the body tissue beyond the capability of the heart to deliver adequate oxygen-rich blood.
Congestive Heart Failure is more common in older people 70 years old and above.
Congestive Heart Failure can be treated through rest, diet, and medications, but sometimes the heart can become so damaged that a patient may need a heart transplant.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
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