For Congestive Heart Failure we have terms and definitions in 8 topics. The topics are Cancer, Cardiac, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fitness, Lymphoma, Medical and Science.

Congestive Heart Failure (Cancer)

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

Congestive Heart Failure (Cardiac)

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

Congestive Heart Failure (Cardiovascular Health)

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.

Congestive Heart Failure (Diabetes)

Heart failure caused by loss of pumping power by the heart, resulting in fluids collecting in the body. Congestive heart failure often develops gradually over several years, although it also can happen suddenly. It can be treated by drugs and in some cases, by surgery.

Congestive Heart Failure (Fitness)

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

Congestive Heart Failure (Lymphoma)

Weakness of the heart muscle, usually due to heart disease but sometimes due to other conditions, that causes a buildup of fluid in body tissues.

Congestive Heart Failure (Medical)

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

Congestive Heart Failure (Science)

Heart failure occurring when blood builds up in the heart, which happens because the heart is damaged and cannot pump properly

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