Understanding what to watch for is an important part of staying heart healthy. Heart failure symptoms are not always obvious. Some people in the very early stages of the disease may have no symptoms at all, but common symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling of the feet and legs
- Lack of energy, feeling tired
- Difficulty sleeping at night due to breathing problems
- Swollen or tender abdomen, loss of appetite
- Cough with “frothy” mucus or phlegm
- Increased urination at night
- Confusion
- Impaired memory