The inability of the heart to maintain normal circulation of blood, resulting in the accumulation of fluid in various body regions. Other terms also associated with CHF are heart failure, damaged heart, or enlarged heart.

The inability of either the right or the left ventricle to pump all the blood that returns to it. As a result, blood backs up in the blood vessels leading to that ventricle and the vessels become congested with blood. Failure of the right ventricle (or right heart failure) leads to blood backing up in the liver and legs. Failure of the left ventricle (or left heart failure) leads to blood backing up in the lungs.

when the heart can't pump properly, blood backs up the vein leading to the heart.

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. Most patients with morbid obesity actually have normal heart function, but the load caused by the excess weight is too much for the heart to keep up with so they become easily short of breath.

When the heart is unable to adequately pump blood fast enough to meet the body's needs, pressure builds up in the veins leading to the heart. Congestion or accumulation of fluid in various parts of the body (lungs, legs, abdomen, etc.) may result.

Complication of many serious diseases in which the heart loses its full pumping capacity. Blood backs up into other organs, especially the lungs and liver.

Failure of the heart to pump blood effectively

Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart's function as a pump is inadequate to meet the body's needs.

A condition in which the body retains too much fluid, causing the heart to pump less blood from the lungs into the general circulation than it should. This can result in too much fluid in the lungs and the eventual filling of some of the lungs' airways. Treatment consists of removing the body fluid during dialysis, restriction of fluid intake and other medical measures.

The failure to maintain adequate cardiac output due to circulatory problems or myocardial damage.

the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body's other organs.

A condition in which the heart is inefficient at pumping blood out to the body. Symptoms of "CHF" may include shortness of breath, excessive amounts of fluid in the body, especially the lungs.

a progressive condition in which the heart weakens and is unable to pump enough blood to the lungs and other parts of the body

inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues

Potentially fatal condition where fluid build up around the heart compresses its ability to beat and circulate blood effectively.

A disorder in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently. The term "heart failure" should not be confused with cardiac arrest, a situation in which the heart actually stops beating.

(CHF) Clinical spectrum of symptoms that result in poor feeding, rapid breathing, sweatiness, rapid heart rate, and failure to gain weight. Congestive heart failure can be due to poor heart muscle function, abnormal communications or holes within the heart, or other abnormal burdens of the heart such as obstructed valves, leaky (regurgitant) valves, or shunts.

The inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it. This results in blood backing up in the veins that lead to the heart and sometimes in fluid accumulating in various parts of the body.

Inability of the heart to pump blood with normal efficiency. When this happens, the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body's other organs such as the brain, liver and kidneys. Symptoms can include shortness of breath, pooling of fluid in the legs and feet, swelling and enlargement of the heart.

the inability of the heart to adequately pump blood — This can be caused by a number of factors, including untreated hypertension, heart attacks, or infections.

(CHF): Failure of the heart to act and perform efficiently because of circulatory imbalance.

Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped working. Rather, it means that the heart's pumping power is weaker than normal. With heart failure, blood moves through the heart and body at a slower rate, and pressure in the heart increases. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough oxygen and nutrients to meet the body's needs. The chambers of the heart respond by stretching to hold more blood to pump through the body. This helps to keep the blood moving, but in time, the heart muscle walls weaken and are unable to pump as strongly. As a result, the kidneys often respond by causing the body to retain fluid (water) and sodium. If fluid builds up in the arms, legs, ankles, feet, lungs or other organs, the body becomes congested, and congestive heart failure is the term used to describe the condition (from WebMD).

The inability for the heart to pump the blood out of the heart. The build up of fluid on lungs and tissue can be acute or gradual.

is a chronic, progressive condition that occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the muscles, tissues and organs of the body

A process in which the heart's pumping ability is decreased and therefore less effective. There are many conditions that cause congestive heart failure.

The inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it. This may result in blood backing up in the veins that lead to the heart, or in fluid building up in various parts of the body (lungs, liver and legs).

a term sometimes used to describe heart failure.

A common form of heart failure that causes fluid retention leading to congestion in the lungs and edema, especially in the legs and feet.

Heart failure in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of the blood or to pump out the blood returned to it.

A condition resulting from weakness of the heart muscle, which causes the heart to lose its pumping ability. Fluid backs up in the lungs and may also accumulate in the legs. Jump to Top

A condition in which the heart has difficulty pumping enough blood. Symptoms can include weakness, shortness of breath and swelling of the legs.

a condition in which the heart muscle weakens and can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs.

a term often used to describe heart failure.

a chronic condition where at least one chamber of the heart is not pumping well enough to meet the body's needs. This leads to congestion in the lungs or pulmonary fluid backup or swelling in the lungs, legs and ankles.

A buildup of fluid in the lungs and/or extremities (especially the legs). This occurs because the heart cannot pump the blood adequately.

A potentially fatal condition in which the heart loses its ability to pump an adequate volume of blood. As blood flow slows, fluid builds up in tissues throughout the body.

Weakness of the heart muscle that leads to a buildup of fluid in body tissues.

A weakness in the heart muscle, possibly caused by heart attack, heart disease, high blood pressure, or infection that reduces the ability of the heart to effectively pump blood to the body. This inability to effectively pump and circulate blood throughout the body leads to pooling of blood in the extremities and congestion in the lungs.

occurs when the heart loses normal pumping power, causing fluid to accumulate in the lungs, abdomen, legs, hands, ankles, or other parts of the body. Symptoms include shortness of breath and leg swelling

circulatory congestion caused by heart disorders. It develops over a length of time and is linked with salt and water balance and kidney function. Sudden congestive heart failure may occur after a heart attack. Lung congestion may result. The condition may cause chest pains similar to those of a heart attack. Common symptoms of CHF include difficulty breathing, high blood pressure, and swelling of the legs and hands.

damage and weakness in the heart muscle resulting in the heart's inability to pump blood forward. There are many causes of congestive heart failure.

A condition in which the body is fluid overloaded, causing the heart to pump less effectively. Congestive heart failure may result in excess fluid in the lungs.

Failure of the heart to maintain adequate circulation of blood.

a condition in which the heart cannot pump out all of the blood that enters it, which leads to an accumulation of blood in the vessels and fluid in the body tissues.

Heart failure resulting from impaired pumping, causing blood to back up and accumulate in the blood vessels or lungs; also called CHF.

Inability of the heart to efficiently pump blood through the body, causing buildup of blood in the veins and of other body fluids in tissue.

Inability of the heart to pump blood efficiently, which results in inadequate blood flow to other organs.

a condition characterized by weakness, breathlessness, abdominal discomfort, and edema in lower portions of body, resulting from venous stasis and reduced outflow of blood from the left side of the heart.

a condition marked by weakness, edema (fluid retention), and shortness of breath that is caused by the inability of the heart to maintain adequate blood circulation in the peripheral tissues and the lungs

Build up of fluid in the body...a condition of generalized fluid retension causing swelling and shortness of breath. When the heart cannot deliver enough blood to the body, then fluid is retained in the lungs or other tissues. Patients with severe heart failure are incapacitated by symptoms of shortness of breath, air hunger when laying flat, fatigue, swelling in the feet, and other problems. Reduced life expectancy is common. There are many causes, including valve or coronary disease.

A condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood and oxygen to the body's other organs. It is usually caused by a heart disorder.

A build-up of fluid in the lungs and other body tissues resulting in heart failure.

A common form of heart failure that results in a patient retaining excessive fluid, often leading to swelling of the legs and ankles and congestion in the lungs.

a condition in which the heart cannot pump well enough, and there is backup of blood and congestion in the veins and lungs.

A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the other organs. Also known as heart failure.

Also called heart failure. A serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply the body's needs. CHF occurs when excess fluid starts to leak into the lungs, causing breathing difficulty, fatigue and weakness, and sleeping problems. High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for CHF. (Read about " Congestive Heart Failure")

(CHF) See heart failure.

The inability of the heart to deliver an adequate blood flow, due to heart disease or hypertension. CHF is associated with breathlessness, salt and water retention, and edema.

the state in which ineffective pumping of the heart results in a buildup of fluid in the lungs and elsewhere in the body. It does not mean the heart has stopped working altogether. Different diseases can cause the condition, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks and diseased heart valves. Common warning signs and symptoms include: fatigue, shortness of breath, and swelling or pain in the abdomen or lower limbs. Also referred to as heart failure.

Congestive heart failure, or heart failure, is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs. The "failing" heart keeps working but not as efficiently as it should.

buildup of fluid in body (especially feet and lungs) due to heart disease

The condition which results when the heart is unable to pump adequately. Congestive heart failure (CHF) can result from coronary heart disease.

inability of the heart muscle to pump sufficient blood to the lungs and rest of the body due to loss of contractile (squeezing) function.

Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it and, specifically, failure of the heart to pump blood with normal efficiency. When this occurs, the heart is unable to provide adequate blood flow to other organs such as the brain, liver and kidneys. Heart failure may be due to failure of the right or left or both ventricles. The signs and symptoms depend upon which side of the heart is failing. They can include shortness of breath (dyspnea), asthma due to the heart (cardiac asthma), pooling of blood (stasis) in the general body (systemic) circulation or in the liver's (portal) circulation, swelling ( edema ), blueness or duskiness (cyanosis), and enlargement (hypertrophy) of the heart. See the entire definition of Congestive heart failure

Heart failure caused by loss of pumping power by the heart, resulting in fluids collecting in the body.

A condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood at an adequate rate or in adequate volume.

The inability of the heart muscle to pump the blood at a life sustaining rate.

When the heart is unable adequately to pump out all the blood that returns to it, there is a backing up of blood in the veins leading to the heart.

Inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood, resulting in an accumulation of fluids in the lungs, abdomen, and legs. This condition usually develops over a period of years, but may also result from a heart attack.

A condition of chronic heart failure that results in fluid accumulation in the lungs, labored breathing after even mild exertion, and edema (swelling) in the ankles and feet.

Heart failure is a condition caused by an abnormality in the structure or the function of the heart.

a condition in which the heart cannot pump all the blood returning to it, leading to a back up of blood vessels and accumulation of fluid in body tissues, including the lungs.

A heart disease condition that involves loss of pumping ability by the heart, generally accompanied by fluid accumulation in body tissues, especially the lungs.

a disorder of the heart, resulting in the loss of the ability to pump blood efficiently enough to meet the demands of the body. Symptoms may include swelling, shortness of breath, weakness, and exercise intolerance.

A condition in which the heart is weakened and cannot pump efficiently.

( CHF)—A potentially lethal condition produced by a heart attack, poorly controlled hypertension, or cardiomyopathy. If the left chambers of the heart fail, then blood backs up into the lungs, causing congestion there. If the right chambers of the heart fail, then blood backs up into the legs and the liver, causing congestion and swelling (called edema). Often, both sides fail simultaneously. Most forms of heart disease, including valvular and pericardial disease, eventually lead to congestive heart failure. Some forms of congestive heart disease damage the blood vessels causing "cor pulmonale."

When your heart can’t keep up a normal rate of blood flow. This causes fluid to build up in various body regions. Other terms also linked with CHF are heart failure, damaged heart, or enlarged heart.

is a condition that occurs when the heart is damaged and weakened and cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's demand.

Condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body's other organs.

The chronic inability of the heart to pump out all of the blood, as it returns. This results in a back up of the blood in the veins and potential fluid build up throughout the body.

A condition in which the heart cannot pump all the blood returning to it. This results in a back up of blood in the veins that lead to the heart and sometimes to fluid accumulating in body tissues, including the lungs.

A common form of heart failure that causes swelling and fluid retention in the legs and ankles and congestion in the lungs.

A common type of heart disease characterized by inadequate pumping action of the heart.

Inadequacy of the heart as a pump so that it fails to maintain adequately the forceful circulation of blood, with the result that congestion and edema develop in the tissues

CHF simply means that the heart is unable to keep up with its normal work load. The heart is unable to pump efficiently and the flow of blood throughout the body is decreased. The sluggish blood flow backs up in the blood vessels and can be seen as swelling in the feet, ankles and legs. This is because pressure from the back-up causes fluid to 'leak' out of the blood vessels into the tissues. This can also happen in the lungs. Remember, the heart circulates blood through the lungs to pick up oxygen. When blood flow through the lungs is sluggish, it causes the shortness of breath and 'drowning' of fluid can occurs. CHF is treated with various medications and diuretics.

A condition in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues of the body. This causes blood to back up in the veins leading to the heart, and sometimes causes fluid to build up in the legs or other parts of the body.

loss of the heart's pumping power, which causes fluids to collect in the body, especially in the feet and lungs.

A buildup of fluid in the lungs, extremities or both (especially the legs) and it occurs when the heart cannot pump the blood adequately.

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A condition in which the heart is unable to adequately circulate blood resulting in edema