Do I Have Congestive Heart Failure Quiz

I have not noticed a new fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat.

I occasionally noticed a brief skipped or forceful beat without other symptoms.

I have had recurring racing or irregular beats that interfered with an activity or took time to settle.

A racing or irregular heartbeat occurred with fainting, chest pressure, or severe shortness of breath.

There has been no unexplained puffiness or change in fit.

I noticed mild temporary tightness after heat, travel, or a salty meal, and it resolved.

Unexplained puffiness or tightness is recurring and taking longer to settle.

Puffiness increased rapidly or appeared together with worsening breathing or widespread swelling.

I have not felt unusually dizzy, faint, or confused.

I briefly felt lightheaded after standing and recovered quickly.

I have had repeated dizziness or felt close to fainting during ordinary activity.

I fainted, became newly confused, or was difficult to wake.

I can lie in my usual position without breathing discomfort.

I sometimes prefer an extra pillow for comfort but do not feel short of breath.

I now need several pillows or a more upright position because lying flat makes breathing uncomfortable.

I wake gasping or cannot lie down because of severe breathing difficulty.

My energy for these tasks is usual for me.

I feel somewhat more tired but can finish tasks at my normal pace.

I need extra breaks, move much more slowly, or leave some tasks unfinished.

Extreme weakness prevents basic tasks or occurs with faintness, severe breathlessness, or confusion.

I do not notice new swelling or persistent sock marks.

I occasionally notice mild puffiness after prolonged sitting or standing, and it resolves with rest.

Swelling or deep sock marks now appear repeatedly or last into the next day.

Swelling appeared or worsened rapidly, especially alongside shortness of breath or chest discomfort.

There has been no meaningful change in how often I need to urinate at night.

I occasionally get up once more than usual, without other new symptoms.

I now wake repeatedly to urinate on many nights, especially when swelling is present during the day.

Nighttime urination has increased sharply alongside rapidly worsening swelling, breathlessness, or weakness.

My breathing felt usual for me at rest and during ordinary activity.

I became winded only during strenuous activity and recovered promptly.

Ordinary tasks such as dressing or walking across a room made me unusually short of breath.

I was short of breath at rest, struggled to speak full sentences, or felt unable to get enough air.

I have not developed a new or worsening cough or wheeze.

I have an occasional mild cough with an identifiable trigger, such as dry air, that settles.

A persistent or worsening cough or wheeze is disrupting activity or sleep.

I am coughing pink or frothy material, or the cough occurs with severe breathing difficulty.

I can complete it with my usual breathing and recovery.

I am a little more winded than usual but recover within a short rest.

I need to slow down, pause, or avoid the activity because of breathlessness.

Minimal movement causes severe breathlessness, chest pressure, faintness, or difficulty speaking.

My weight has stayed within its usual range without an unexplained rise.

I noticed a small fluctuation that settled on a repeat measurement.

My weight has climbed steadily over days or weeks without a clear explanation.

I gained about 2-3 pounds overnight or about 5 pounds in a week, or exceeded the alert threshold my clinician gave me.

I have not noticed new abdominal swelling, pressure, or unusually early fullness.

I have occasionally felt mildly bloated after eating, and it resolved normally.

I repeatedly feel full after small amounts or notice persistent abdominal tightness or swelling.

Abdominal swelling has increased quickly or is occurring with marked breathlessness, weakness, or chest discomfort.

There was no unusual change in my alertness, lips, or skin color.

I looked somewhat pale or felt less focused than usual, then returned to normal.

There were recurring episodes of unusual pallor, clamminess, or difficulty thinking clearly.

My lips or face looked blue or gray, or I became severely confused or hard to wake.

I have not had recent chest discomfort or pressure.

I had a brief, mild sensation linked to movement or touch that fully went away.

I have had new or recurring pressure, squeezing, or heaviness that stopped but concerned me.

I have ongoing or severe pressure, especially with breathlessness, sweating, nausea, or pain spreading to my arm, jaw, back, or shoulder.

There has been no unexplained decline in my usual activity level.

I have made small temporary adjustments and am returning toward my usual routine.

I am steadily doing less because breathlessness, fatigue, swelling, or recovery time is worsening.

My ability to function has dropped suddenly or rapidly, especially with severe breathlessness, chest pressure, fainting, or confusion.