Congestive heart failure commonly presents with which signs?

• A. Headache
• B. Edema and Shortness of Breath
• C. Fever and Rash
• D. Abdominal Pain

Answer: (B)

Congestive heart failure happens when the heart can’t pump effectively, causing fluid to back up in the body and lungs. This leads to edema, or swelling, typically in the legs, ankles, or abdomen, and shortness of breath from fluid in the lungs and reduced oxygen delivery. These signs—swelling and breathing difficulty—are classic for CHF. Headache, fever with rash, or abdominal pain don’t specifically point to heart failure and are more associated with other conditions, so they aren’t the typical presentation of CHF.