Sudden heart failure
Sudden heart failure causes rapid fluid buildup, or congestion, in the lungs and other parts of the body. It occurs when the heart does not pump as much blood as the body needs.
Symptoms develop suddenly and include:
- Severe shortness of breath.
- An irregular or rapid heartbeat.
- Coughing up foamy, pink mucus.
Sudden heart failure is an emergency medical situation and requires immediate care.
What are the symptoms of sudden heart failure?
Symptoms of sudden heart failure include:
- Severe trouble breathing.
- Coughing up pink, foamy mucus.
- A new irregular or rapid heartbeat.
What is sudden heart failure?
Sudden heart failure occurs when heart failure gets worse very quickly. Your heart suddenly cannot pump as much blood as your body needs. Sudden heart failure causes rapid fluid buildup, or congestion, in the lungs and other parts of the body.
Sudden heart failure is an emergency. You need care right away.
Sudden heart failure is also called a "flare-up" or "acute heart failure."
What causes sudden heart failure?
Sudden heart failure can be caused by certain health problems and by some things that you do. The health problems include anemia and lung infections, such as pneumonia. The things you might do include eating too much sodium, exercising too hard, or not taking medicine the right way.
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