You Contact a Doctor?
Arrange medical evaluation if you develop new or persistent symptoms such as:
* Increasing breathlessness
* Swollen legs or ankles
* Persistent coughing or wheezing
* Unexplained fatigue
* Difficulty breathing while lying flat
* Unexpected rapid weight gain
* Repeated palpitations
* Reduced appetite or nausea
The American Heart Association recommends reporting possible heart-failure symptoms even in people who have not previously been diagnosed with heart disease.
## When Is It an Emergency?
Seek emergency medical care for symptoms such as:
* Severe difficulty breathing at rest
* Fainting or loss of consciousness
* New severe chest
