Heart failure, which is heart failure, can be detected and diagnosed by testing B-type natriuretic peptide, or brain natriuretic peptide, abbreviated as BNP, examining cardiac ultrasound, chest X-rays, or chest CT, and combining with the patient’s symptoms of chest tightness and shortness of breath, as well as signs such as edema.
1. When the patient has chest tightness and shortness of breath during activities and decreased activity endurance, pay attention to whether there is dyspnea at night in the lying position, which is alleviated by sitting up, and whether there is decreased urination, lower limb edema, abdominal distension, loss of appetite and other manifestations, which are in line with the symptoms and manifestations of heart failure.
2. With these symptoms, it is recommended to further test BNP, if more than 400 pg/mL, heart failure may be greater. Check the cardiac ultrasound generally heart enlargement, ejection fraction is reduced, less than 50%, chest X-ray, chest CT examination can be seen in the heart shape enlargement, lung bruising or the presence of pleural effusion.
It is recommended to improve the examination under the guidance of the doctor, according to the specific situation of the patient, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.