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Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With CHF | Resource Guide Risk Factors for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop congestive heart failure with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of developing congestive heart failure. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your health care provider what you can do to reduce your risk. Risk factors for congestive heart failure (CHF) include: Medical Condition The following medical conditions put you at increased risk for developing CHF:
Specific Lifestyle Factor These lifestyle factors can increase your risk of developing CHF:
Age CHF is most common in people who are older; most people who have CHF are age 65 or older. CHF is the leading cause of hospital admission in patients older than 65. Gender Both men and women can develop CHF. However, men are at a slightly higher risk of developing CHF. SOURCES:Harrison�s Principles of Internal Medicine, 15th ed. McGraw-Hill;2001. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Last reviewed December 2003 by Rhonda Kaufman, MD All EBSCO Publishing consumer health and medical information found on this site is accredited by URAC. URAC's Health Web Site Accreditation Program requires compliance with 53 rigorous standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audits. � |
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