Author Question: What are signs of congestive heart failure?[br][br][b][color=black]Question 2[/color][/b][br][br]Why ... (Read 41 times)

roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What are signs of congestive heart failure?

Question 2

Why are African Americans at an increased risk of developing hypertension?

ebenov · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Edema in ankles and legs.
Shortness of breath.
Possible kidney problems with buildup of fluid in the body.
Loss of muscle endurance.

Answer to Question 2

Higher rates of obesity and diabetes.
Possible sodium sensitivities.
High levels of smoking.
Economic hardships.
High-fat diets.
Blue collar jobs, requiring physical work, but no sustained activity to develop cardiovascular system.