For Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Health and Organ Transplant.

Congestive Heart Failure (Chf) (Cardiovascular)

A condition when the heart, for what ever reason, cannot meet the demands of the body. The body compensates in three major ways.
* Increased sympathetic tone.
* Increased sodium and water retention.
* Myocardial hypertrophy.

Congestive Heart Failure (Chf) (Cardiovascular Health)

See Heart Failurerefers to the buildup of excess fluid in the body as a result of the weakened heart. The buildup commonly occurs in the lungs, abdomen, feet or legs. (Read more)

Congestive Heart Failure (Chf) (Organ Transplant)

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.

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