heart failure
noun
1
: a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood at an adequate rate or in adequate volume
2
: cessation of heartbeat : death
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In the most serious cases, heart valve disease can lead to serious or fatal complications, including heart failure, stroke, cardiac arrest, and blood clots.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Health conditions like kidney disease, diabetes, heart failure, and those that cause electrolyte imbalances can affect how (and when) your body produces urine.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 22 Oct. 2024
Key Takeaways Heart attacks, heart failure, and coronary heart disease are all linked to cognitive impairment.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Other applications on the horizon include, but are not limited to, spinal cord injuries, heart failure, and blood transfusions.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Health conditions like kidney disease, diabetes, heart failure, and those that cause electrolyte imbalances can affect how (and when) your body produces urine.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 22 Oct. 2024
Key Takeaways Heart attacks, heart failure, and coronary heart disease are all linked to cognitive impairment.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Other applications on the horizon include, but are not limited to, spinal cord injuries, heart failure, and blood transfusions.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Heart failure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20failure. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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