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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Heart_failureHeart failure - Wikipedia

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   May 23, 2024 · Heart failure ( HF ), also known as congestive heart failure ( CHF ), is a syndrome caused by an impairment in the heart's ability to fill with and pump blood. Although symptoms vary based on which side of the heart is affected, HF typically presents with shortness of breath, excessive fatigue, and bilateral leg swelling. [3] .

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3. medlineplus.gov › heartfailureCongestive Heart Failure | Heart Failure | CHF | MedlinePlus

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   May 20, 2024 · What is heart failure? Heart failure means that your heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. Heart failure doesn't mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop beating. But without enough blood flow, your organs may not work well, which can cause serious problems.

4. emedicine.medscape.com › article › 163062-overviewHeart Failure: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology

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   May 14, 2024 · Heart failure develops when the heart, via an abnormality of cardiac function (detectable or not), fails to pump blood at a rate commensurate with the requirements of the metabolizing tissues...

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   What does heart failure mean?

   • Heart failure means that your heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. Heart failure doesn't mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop beating. But without enough blood flow, your organs may not work well, which can cause serious problems. Heart failure can affect one or both sides of your heart:

   Congestive Heart Failure | Heart Failure | CHF | MedlinePlus

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   What is heart failure (HF)?

   • See more... Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome that results from either functional or structural impairment of ventricles resulting in symptomatic left ventricle (LV) dysfunction. The symptoms come from an inadequate cardiac output, failing to keep up with the metabolic demands of the body.

   Heart Failure and Ejection Fraction - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   How does heart failure affect a person's health?

   • Heart failure is associated with significantly reduced physical and mental health, resulting in a markedly decreased quality of life. With the exception of heart failure caused by reversible conditions, the condition usually worsens with time.

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6. healthcare.utah.edu › healthfeed › 2024/05/10-things10 Things to Know About Heart Failure | University of Utah Health

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   2 days ago · 1. Heart failure doesn’t mean heart stoppage. A heart failure diagnosis is alarming, but it doesn’t mean your heart has totally stopped working. It means the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently has been compromised, which can lead to other parts of the body not getting enough oxygen. “The first thing I say to patients with this ...

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK553115Heart Failure and Ejection Fraction - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   May 5, 2024 · Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome that occurs when the heart is unable to pump or receive blood effectively, leading to inadequate perfusion of organs and tissues. The pathophysiology of heart failure involves various mechanisms, and it often develops as a result of underlying cardiovascular diseases or conditions that strain the heart.

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8. www.britannica.com › science › heart-failureHeart failure | Definition, Risk Factors, & Treatment ...

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   May 20, 2024 · Heart failure, condition in which the heart muscle does not contract and relax effectively, thereby reducing the performance of the heart as a pump and compromising blood circulation. Heart failure is not a specific disease but the result of underlying conditions such as heart attack and high blood pressure.

9. www.heart.org › en › health-topicsHow High Blood Pressure Can Lead to Heart Failure

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   May 9, 2024 · Heart failure is when your heart is unable to pump enough blood to the body. It can happen quickly or take years to develop. Heart failure is caused by many factors, including the thickening and/or stiffening of the heart’s walls and blood vessels that have become narrow from uncontrolled high blood pressure.