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Is the exhaustion I feel a common part of having heart failure?
Yes, exhaustion is a common symptom of heart failure. Heart failure means your heart cannot pump enough blood.
Yes, fatigue and weakness are well-known symptoms of heart failure. Your heart cannot pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. Most symptoms happen because your organs receive less blood flow. When organs get less oxygen, you can feel tired or weak. This fatigue can happen even after rest. How tired you feel may depend on how serious your heart failure has become. Treatment can help reduce your symptoms over time. Talk with your care team about how tired you feel. They can help find the best approach for you.
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