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Heart Failure

What is heart failure?

Heart failure means that your heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. Heart failure doesn't mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop beating. But without enough blood flow, your organs may not work well, which can cause serious problems.

Heart failure can affect one or both sides of your heart:

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  1. Heart Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is heart failure? Heart failure means that your heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. Heart failure doesn't mean that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartfailure.html - Health Topics
  2. Heart failure - surgeries and devices 
    The main treatments for heart failure are making lifestyle changes and taking your medicines. However, there are procedures and surgeries that may help.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000363.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Heart failure 
    Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is no longer able to pump oxygen-rich blood ... Heart failure is most often a long-term (chronic) condition, but it may come on suddenly. It can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000158.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Heart failure in children 
    Heart failure is a condition that results when the heart is no longer able to effectively pump oxygen- ... oxygen needs of the body's tissues and organs. Heart failure can occur when: Your child's heart muscle weakens ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007698.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Heart failure - palliative care 
    ... you want when you are being treated for heart failure. ... Chronic heart failure very often gets worse over time. Many people who have heart failure die of the condition. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Heart failure in children - home care 
    Heart failure is a condition that results when the heart is no longer able to effectively pump oxygen- ... and caregivers, as well as older children with heart failure, must learn to: Monitor and manage care of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000940.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Heart failure - what to ask your doctor 
    ... a pump that moves blood through your body. Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump ... often, fluid collects in your lungs and legs. Heart failure most often occurs because your heart muscle is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000224.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Heart failure - discharge 
    Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is no longer able to pump oxygen-rich blood ... You were in the hospital to have your heart failure treated. Heart failure occurs when the muscles of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000114.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Heart failure - medicines 
    Most people who have heart failure need to take medicines. Some of these medicines are used to treat your symptoms. Others may help prevent your heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000364.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Heart failure - tests 
    The diagnosis of heart failure is made largely on a person's symptoms and a physical exam. However, there are many tests that can help ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000366.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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