Heart Failure

A heterogeneous condition in which the heart is unable to pump out sufficient blood to meet the metabolic need of the body. Heart failure can be caused by structural defects, functional abnormalities (VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION), or a sudden overload beyond its capacity. Chronic heart failure is more common than acute heart failure which results from sudden insult to cardiac function, such as MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Also Known As:

Congestive Heart Failure; Heart Failure, Congestive; Heart Failure, Left-Sided; Heart Failure, Right-Sided; Left-Sided Heart Failure; Myocardial Failure; Right-Sided Heart Failure; Decompensation, Heart; Heart Failure, Left Sided; Heart Failure, Right Sided; Left Sided Heart Failure; Right Sided Heart Failure; Cardiac Failure; Heart Decompensation

Cardiovascular Diseases: 94258
- Heart Diseases: 26486
  - Heart Failure: 101763

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)