if you have heart failure and any unusual symptoms do not wait until your next appointment to discuss them with your doctor. call your doctor immediately if you have: unexplained weight gain -- two pounds in one day or five pounds in one week. swelling in your ankles feet legs or abdomen that has become worse. shortness of breath that has become worse or occurs more often especially if you wake up short of breath. a feeling of fullness (bloating) in your stomach with a loss of appetite or nausea. extreme fatigue or decreased ability to complete daily activities. a respiratory (lung) infection or a cough that has become worse. fast heart rate (above 100 beats per minute or as directed by your doctor). new irregular heartbeat. chest pain or discomfort during activity that is relieved with rest. difficulty breathing during regular activities or at rest. changes in sleep patterns including difficulty sleeping or feeling the need to sleep a lot more than usual. decreased urination. restlessness confusion. constant dizziness or lightheadedness. nausea or poor appetite.
what heart failure symptoms warrant a call to my doctor?