congestive heart failure reason for intermittent shortness of breath?

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CHF normally associated with left heart failure, when the left heart is not able to pump, the pressure is increased inside the left ventricles, that back-up pressure is reflected in the left atrium and to the lungs thru the pulmonary veins, which causes dyspnea or shortness of breath.

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that would be one to ask a doctor about

Yes, it can be.

Yes, but this is only one of dozens of possible causes. If the shortness of breath occurs during activity, it could be due to a heart that isn't getting enough blood (coronary artery disease). It could be due to poor lung capacity (emphysema, for example). If it occurs at rest, or while you're lying flat, congestive heart failure is more likely. Other signs of congestive heart failure might be constant dry coughing and swelling of the lower legs.

CHF often means extra fluid in the body that can back up into the lungs (pulmonary edema). CHF is characterized by weakness, BREATHLESSNESS, abdominal discomfort and edema in the lower portions of the body caused by venous stasis and lower blood output by the heart. Often a primary disease of COPD can cause secondary heart problems like chf/cor pulmonale=SOB(shortness of breath).

Good job, StudentMD. Right on the money.

Because your heart is not beating correctly to fill the lungs with the right amount of air, so in turn you are short of breath, I know I have CHF

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