What are the warning signs of congestive heart failure?

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Call your healthcare provider to find out how to prevent the following heart failure symptoms from becoming severe:

Not feeling well
Weight is up 2 or more pounds in one day or up 5 pounds over your target weight
Noticeable swelling or bloating
Some difficulty breathing with activity and at night
Symptoms are worsening

Call your healthcare provider or go directly to the emergency room if you have the following symptoms. Do not try to treat these yourself.

Breathlessness or chest heaviness at rest
Weight is up more than 5 pounds in one day
Fainting
Symptoms are severe

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