Table 4: Clinical presentations of heart failure (HF)
Common
Dyspnea
Orthopnea
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Fatigue
Weakness
Exercise intolerance
Dependent edema
Cough
Weight gain
Abdominal distension
Nocturia
Cool extremities
Uncommon
Cognitive impairment*
Altered mentation or delirium*
Nausea
Abdominal discomfort
Oliguria
Anorexia
Cyanosis

*May be a more common presentation in elderly patients