CHF
CHF is a a condition in which the heart has trouble pumping blood through the body. It may develop over a long period of time.
Symptoms of heart failure[edit | edit source]
Symptoms include shortness of breath, problems exercising, fatigue, and swelling of the feet, ankles, and abdomen.
Causes of CHF[edit | edit source]
CHF may be caused by coronary artery disease, a heart attack, or high blood pressure. It usually occurs in people aged 65 years or older.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called chronic heart failure.
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