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GlossaryHeart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)

heart can't pump enough blood to meet body's needs

Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), is a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs. This can result from various underlying issues such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, or previous heart attacks, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid retention.

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research Absence of Heart Failure in Severe Cardiac and Autonomic Amyloidosis: The Essential Role of Sympathetic Activation and Venous Tone in the Development of the Congestive Heart Failure Syndrome

3 citations , April 2009 in “Congestive Heart Failure”

Sympathetic activation and venous tone are crucial for heart failure symptoms.

research Effects of Minoxidil on Hemodynamics in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure

61 citations , March 1981 in “Circulation”

Minoxidil improves blood flow in heart failure patients.

research Comorbidities in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

8 citations , July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Patients with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have rosacea and skin cancer but less likely to have congestive heart failure, stroke, and glaucoma.

research Severe Cardiac Conduction Abnormalities Associated with Atypical Toxic Shock Syndrome

6 citations , July 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics”

A boy with toxic shock syndrome had severe heart rhythm problems but recovered with treatment.

research Captopril and Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of Known Cutaneous Reactions in Captopril Use

20 citations , July 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Captopril may cause hair loss, as shown by a woman's hair regrowing after stopping the medication.

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community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

in Research/Science 119 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

community Minoxidil killed my cat. You need to know how deadly this is for pets.

in Minoxidil 2560 upvotes 6 months ago

Minoxidil is highly toxic to cats and can cause fatal heart issues. Users recommend switching to oral minoxidil to protect pets.

community Weaned myself off of minoxidil three months after starting HRT

in Transgender 6 upvotes 5 years ago

User stopped using minoxidil due to no growth and greasiness, but experienced hair regrowth after starting HRT with spironolactone and finasteride. Shared before and after photos, showing improvement in hair thickness.

community Bryan (the guy who reversed aging) shares treatment that reversed his hair loss

in Treatment 1094 upvotes 1 year ago

A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.

community Kinda crazy you don’t realize how much minoxidil does for you until you stop and see the loss

in Minoxidil 89 upvotes 1 year ago

People shared experiences of hair loss after stopping minoxidil, despite also using finasteride. Some tried microneedling or hair transplants, but stopping minoxidil often led to significant hairline recession.

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