Obesity Can Cause Congested Heart Failure

Obesity is the term that describes those who have too much body fat or a high Body Mass Index (BMI). Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States, causing health crises among various age groups from young children to adults. Obesity is the culprit behind illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure most importantly, heart conditions.

If you are obese and have severe impairments of the heart valve, arteries, capillaries and veins then you may be eligible for Social Security Disability insurance benefits. Obesity can cause congested heart failure, which means that the heart isn’t functioning properly and the body becomes congested with fluid. This illness is dangerous and if not properly treated can be fatal.

Other heart conditions caused by obesity are Ischemic heart disease, aneurysm of aorta or chronic venous insufficiency. These conditions, if proven by proper documentation, EKG’s and Echocardiogram results are covered under Social Security Disability insurance. Disability benefits are awarded to those who show signs of inadequate heart performance, three or more episodes of congenital heart failure in a consecutive twelve-month period and the inability to perform an exercise tolerance exam successfully.

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The Heart and Vascular Center also offers a full range of treatments for heart rhythm disorders and coronary artery disease. Recognized with the Gold-Plus Award for Heart Failure Care by the Association College of Cardiology Foundation’s Get With The Guidelines program, this center provides state of the art services to address heart conditions. The center has also been honored with a Lifeline Achievement award for their work in the heart and vascular