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Definition of Heart failure
1. Noun. Inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions.
Exact synonyms: Coronary Failure
Generic synonyms: Failure, Cardiopathy, Heart Disease
Specialized synonyms: Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Attack
Generic synonyms: Failure, Cardiopathy, Heart Disease
Specialized synonyms: Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Attack
Medical Definition of Heart failure
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 Heart Failure
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