I11: Hypertensive heart disease
I11.0: Hypertensive heart disease with (congestive) heart failure
Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, often referred to as congestive heart failure, occurs when high blood pressure, over time, causes your heart to not pump blood as well as it should. When hypertension is present for a prolonged period, it can lead to thickening of the heart muscle which results in the heart being unable to sufficiently pump blood to meet the body's needs. This leads to heart failure. Symptoms often include fatigue, breathlessness upon exertion or at rest, swelling in the legs, ankles and feet, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink blood-tinged phlegm. It's important to remember that these symptoms can also be associated with other conditions, and they don't necessarily mean you have hypertensive heart disease. This is a serious condition and while it can be managed with appropriate medical intervention, early detection is critical.
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