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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › heartHeart failure - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 20, 2023 · Overview. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. When this happens, blood often backs up and fluid can build up in the lungs, causing shortness of breath. Certain heart conditions gradually leave the heart too weak or stiff to fill and pump blood properly.

2. www.heart.org › what-is-heart-failureWhat is Heart Failure? - American Heart Association

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   Mar 22, 2023 · Heart failure is a term used to describe a heart that cannot keep up with its workload. The body may not get the oxygen it needs. Heart failure is a serious condition, and usually there’s no cure. But many people with heart failure lead a full, enjoyable life when the condition is managed with heart failure medications and a healthy lifestyle.

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3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesCongestive Heart Failure: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment

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   Mar 10, 2023 · Congestive heart failure, or heart failure, is a long-term condition in which your heart can’t pump blood well enough to meet your body’s needs. Your heart is still working. But because it can’t handle the amount of blood it should, blood builds up in other parts of your body. Most of the time, it collects in your lungs, legs and feet.

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   What does heart failure mean?

   • Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is a condition that develops when your heart doesn’t pump enough blood for your body’s needs. This can happen if your heart can’t fill up with enough blood. It can also happen when your heart is too weak to pump properly. The term "heart failure" does not mean that your heart has stopped.

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   What if I have heart failure?

   • If you have heart failure, your provider may suggest a walking program or a cardiac rehabilitation program at your local hospital. Reduce stress. Strong emotions such as anxiety or anger can make the heart beat faster. Breathing becomes heavier and blood pressure goes up. These changes can make heart failure worse.

   Heart failure - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   What causes a heart failure?

   • This can happen if your heart can’t fill up with enough blood. It can also happen when your heart is too weak to pump properly. The term "heart failure" does not mean that your heart has stopped. However, heart failure is a serious condition that needs medical care.

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5. www.heart.org › warning-signs-of-heart-failureHeart Failure Signs and Symptoms - American Heart Association

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   Jun 13, 2023 · If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, it's important for you to manage and keep track of symptoms. Your health care team will tell you which heart failure symptoms you should track. The most common are blood pressure, heart rate, weight and fluid intake.

   Sign Or Symptom	People With Heart Failure Might ...	Why It Happens
   Shortness of breath (also called ...	... breathlessness during activity (most ...	Blood "backs up" in the pulmonary veins ...
   Persistent coughing or wheezing	... coughing that produces white or pink ...	Fluid builds up in the lungs (see above).
   Buildup of excess fluid in body tissues ...	... swelling in the feet, ankles, legs, ...	If you have heart failure, your heart ...
   Tiredness, fatigue	... a tired feeling all the time and ...	The heart can't pump enough blood to meet ...

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6. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › heart-failureHeart Failure | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Heart failure is a condition that occurs when the heart can’t pump as well as it should. This may happen when the heart muscle becomes weak or stiff. As a result, it doesn’t deliver enough blood to the rest of the body. When the body doesn’t get enough blood, it doesn’t get enough oxygen and nutrients.

7. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › heart-failureHeart Failure What Is Heart Failure? - NHLBI, NIH

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   Mar 24, 2022 · Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is a condition that develops when your heart doesn’t pump enough blood for your body’s needs. This can happen if your heart can’t fill up with enough blood. It can also happen when your heart is too weak to pump properly.