Heart Failure is diagnosed by an experienced physician based on his examination findings and with the help of diagnostic tests like an echocardiogram.

Heart failure can occur if the heart cannot pump (systolic) or fill (diastolic) adequately. A heart transplant is an operation in which a failing heart is replaced with a healthier donor heart. A heart transplant is a treatment that's usually reserved for people whose condition hasn't improved enough with medications or other surgeries.

In the final stages of heart failure, people feel breathless both during activity and at rest. Persistent coughing or wheezing. This may produce white or pink mucus. The cough may be worse at night or when lying down.

It is more common in people who are 65 years old or older, African Americans, people who are overweight, and people who have had a heart attack. Men have a higher rate of heart failure than women. Your doctor will diagnose heart failure by doing a physical exam and heart tests.