Patients with heart failure are often fatigued, having ____, and tend to be more sedentary, similar to those with COPD.

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Dyspnea on exertion is a common symptom of heart failure, similar to COPD, which can significantly limit physical activity and lead to fatigue. Orthopnea is difficulty breathing while lying down and pain on inspiration may be associated with other conditions such as pleurisy. Fainting spells are not as common in heart failure as they are in other conditions such as arrhythmias or syncope.

Patients with Heart Failure Are Often Fatigued, Having ____, and Tend