Heart failure.(Pamphlet)

Pamphlet by: National Heart, Lung, and BloodInstitute | April 1, 1994 | Copyright

What is heart failure?

HEART FAILURE OCCURS WHEN the heart loses its ability to pump enough blood through the body. Usually, the loss in pumping action is a symptom of an underlying heart problem, such as coronary artery disease.

The term heart failure suggests a sudden and complete stop of heart activity. But, actually, the heart does not suddenly stop. Rather, heart failure usually develops slowly, often over years, as the heart gradually loses its pumping ability and works less efficiently. Some people may not become aware of their condition until ...

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