Positions for acute left heart failure

Acute left heart failure generally refers to acute left heart failure. Patients with acute left heart failure can take sitting and semi-sitting positions.

1. Sitting

acute left heart failure may be caused by an increase in blood volume in a short period of time, resulting in excessive cardiac load, which will increase blood flow in the lungs. Therefore, sitting can be taken. Keeping the upper body bent forward can alleviate symptoms of dyspnea.

2. Semi-sitting

acute left heart failure can cause pulmonary edema. It is recommended to take semi-sitting position and keep legs drooping, which can reduce venous reflux and help relieve pulmonary edema.