Definition of CHF

1. Initialism. Congestive Heart Failure ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of CHF

1. A condition where there is ineffective pumping of the heart leading to an accumulation of fluid in the lungs. Typical symptoms include shortness of breath with exertion, difficulty breathing when lying flat and leg or ankle swelling. Causes include chronic hypertension, cardiomyopathy and myocardial infarction. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of CHF

CGP
CGPM
CGRP
CGS
CGT
CG lightning
CH
CH4
CHAMPUS
CHAP
CHAPS
CHCH
CHCS
CHD
CHF (current term)
CHH
CHIBOR
CHILL
CHIP
CHL
CHOGM
CHONPS
CHOP
CHO aldo-keto reductase
CHO cell
CHP
CHPA
CHS

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