Right heart failure is characterized by body circulation stasis as the main manifestation, including gastrointestinal symptoms, exertional dyspnea, edema, jugular vein sign and so on.
1. Gastrointestinal symptoms: gastrointestinal and hepatic stasis causing abdominal distension, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, etc. are the most common symptoms of right heart failure.
2. Exertional dyspnea: Dyspnea is already present in right heart failure secondary to left heart failure. Simple right heart failure is caused by shunt congenital heart disease or pulmonary disease, also have obvious dyspnea.
3. Edema: Elevated body venous pressure causes edema of the soft tissues, which manifests as symmetrical depressed edema that begins in the low-hanging parts of the body. It can also be manifested as pleural effusion, which is more common in bilateral, often in the right side, and in unilateral, the right side is more common.
4. Jugular vein sign: Increased jugular vein pulsation, filling, and anguish are the main signs of right heart failure, and a positive hepatic jugular venous reflux sign is more characteristic.
If you are suffering from right heart failure, you should consult a doctor for standardized treatment in time to avoid delaying your condition.