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Congestive Heart Failure Definition
Common names:
  • Cardiac Failure
  • CHF
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Failing Heart
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Weakness
  • Weak Heart
A person with congestive heart failure has a weakened heart that is unable to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the tissues in the body. Images

Symptoms include difficulty breathing and swelling in both legs. Common causes of congestive heart failure include heart attack, cardiac arrhythmia, diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Last Updated: Aug 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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