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   What is chronic heart failure?

   • 2.1. Diagnosis and definition of chronic heart failure Heart failure is a common complex clinical syndrome of symptoms and signs caused by impairment of the heart’s action as a pump supporting the circulation 11,74,337. It is caused by structural or functional abnormalities of the heart.

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   What causes chronic heart failure?

   • Chronic heart failure, otherwise known as congestive heart failure or heart failure, is an ongoing inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to ensure a sufficient supply of oxygen. The causes of the condition vary, but some of the most common risk factors include old age, diabetes, high blood pressure and being overweight.

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   Is heart failure a disease?

   • Heart failure has been known since ancient times; it is mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus around 1550 BCE. Heart failure is not a disease but a syndrome – a combination of signs and symptoms – caused by the failure of the heart to pump blood to support the circulatory system at rest or during activity.

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   What is the difference between acute and chronic heart failure?

   • A: Chronic heart failure is generally a condition that develops gradually over time, whereas acute heart failure, in most cases, occurs very suddenly and should be considered a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention.

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   Heart failure may also be classified as acute or chronic. Chronic heart failure is a long-term condition, usually kept stable by the treatment of symptoms. Acute decompensated heart failure is a worsening of chronic heart failure symptoms, which can result in acute respiratory distress.

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

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   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. These conditions include narrowed arteries in the heart an...

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   If you have heart failure, your heart can't supply enough blood to meet your body's needs. Symptoms may develop slowly. Sometimes, heart failure symptoms start suddenly. Heart failure symptoms may include: 1. Shortness of breath with activity or when lying down. 2. Fatigue and weakness. 3. Swelling in the legs, ankles and feet. 4. Rapid or irregula...

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   Heart failure can be caused by a weakened, damaged or stiff heart. 1. If the heart is damaged or weakened, the heart chambers may stretch and get bigger. The heart can't pump out the needed amount of blood. 2. If the main pumping chambers of the heart, called the ventricles, are stiff, they can't fill with enough blood between beats. The heart musc...

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   Diseases and conditions that increase the risk of heart failure include: 1. Coronary artery disease.Narrowed arteries may limit the heart's supply of oxygen-rich blood, resulting in weakened heart muscle. 2. Heart attack.A heart attack is a form of coronary artery disease that occurs suddenly. Damage to the heart muscle from a heart attack may mean...

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   If you have health failure, it's important to have regular health checkups, even if symptoms improve. Your health care provider can examine you and run tests to check for complications. Complications of heart failure depend on your age, overall health and the severity of heart disease. They may include: 1. Kidney damage or failure.Heart failure can...

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   One way to prevent heart failure is to treat and control the conditions that can cause it. These conditions include coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Some of the same lifestyle changes used to manage heart failure also may help prevent it. Try these heart-healthy tips: 1. Don't smoke. 2. Get plenty of exercise. 3. ...

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4. www.heart.org › en › health-topicsWhat is Heart Failure? | American Heart Association

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   Mar 22, 2023 · Last Reviewed: Mar 22, 2023. Heart failure (sometimes called congestive heart failure) is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs for blood and oxygen.

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5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK536089Introduction - Chronic Heart Failure in Adults - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Diagnosis and definition of chronic heart failure. Heart failure is a common complex clinical syndrome of symptoms and signs caused by impairment of the heart’s action as a pump supporting the circulation 11,74,337. It is caused by structural or functional abnormalities of the heart.

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   Feb 15, 2022 · Chronic heart failure, otherwise known as congestive heart failure or heart failure, is an ongoing inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to ensure a sufficient supply of oxygen. The causes of the condition vary, but some of the most common risk factors include old age, diabetes, high blood pressure and being overweight.

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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.