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2. Heart failure - Wikipedia

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   Congestive heart failure is a pathophysiological condition in which the heart's output is insufficient to meet the needs of the body and lungs. [10] The term "congestive heart failure" is often used because one of the most common symptoms is congestion or fluid accumulation in the tissues and veins of the lungs or other parts of a person's body ...

3. Pathophysiology of heart failure - Wikipedia

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   The main pathophysiology of heart failure is a reduction in the efficiency of the heart muscle, through damage or overloading. As such, it can be caused by a wide number of conditions, including myocardial infarction (in which the heart muscle is starved of oxygen and dies), hypertension (which increases the force of contraction needed to pump blood) and cardiac amyloidosis (in which misfolded ...

4. Ischemic cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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   Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the cause of more than 60% of all cases of systolic congestive heart failure in most countries of the world. [6] [8] A chest radiograph that demonstrates coronary artery calcification is a probable indication of ischemic cardiomyopathy. [9] The following are causes of ischemic cardiomyopathy: [1] Diabetes ...

5. High-output heart failure - Wikipedia

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   High-output heart failure is a heart condition that occurs when the cardiac output is higher than normal because of increased peripheral demand. There is a circulatory overload which may lead to pulmonary edema secondary to an elevated diastolic pressure in the left ventricle .

6. Acute decompensated heart failure - Wikipedia

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   Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is a sudden worsening of the signs and symptoms of heart failure, which typically includes difficulty breathing , leg or feet swelling, and fatigue. [1] ADHF is a common and potentially serious cause of acute respiratory distress. The condition is caused by severe congestion of multiple organs by fluid ...

7. What Is Heart Disease? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   Heart failure causes the heart to overcompensate — it grows larger, develops more muscle, and may pump faster to supply blood to the body adequately. These measures may help temporarily, but ...