“Congestive heart failure, also called CHF or heart failure in a simple term, is usually because of an inefficient performance of the heart. The heart has four chambers — two top chambers and two bottom chambers. When you have congestive heart failure, usually the chambers are enlarged and the left bottom wall chamber, called the left ventricle, is working inefficiently. When you have congestive heart failure, there is a water buildup around the heart and in the lungs, abdomen, liver, and the lower extremity. Usually, when you have congestive heart failure, you should take less salt and also probably should take medication called “water pills.” The common cause of congestive heart failure is usually high blood pressure, or a blocked artery because of poor circulation, or significant valve order disease. If you have concerns or questions about congestive heart failure, we recommend you see a cardiologist. I’m a board certified cardiologist at Mount Sinai Doctors in Brooklyn Heights. You can either see me or one of my colleagues who can do an echocardiogram or some other modality to evaluate if you have congestive heart failure and what’s the best way to help and treat heart failure.”
Ramesh Gowda, MD is a board-certified cardiologist at Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights. Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights is a two-floor multispecialty practice with a walk-in urgent care center and more than 35 specialties. Located at 300 Cadman Plaza West, the practice is situated on the 17th and 18th floors.