Heart Failure Symptoms

The following are the most common symptoms of heart failure, which may vary with each individual. Symptoms may include:

• Shortness of breath during rest, exercise, or lying flat
• Weight gain
• Visible swelling of the legs and ankles (due to a build-up of fluid)
• Fatigue and weakness
• Loss of appetite and nausea
• Persistent cough-often produces mucus or blood-tinged sputum
• Reduced urination