Synonyms for heart failure
heart fail·ure

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1. heart failurenoun

   Synonyms:
   congestive cardiac failure, congestive heart failure

2. heart failurenoun

   The chronic inability of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body, leading to a pooling of blood and shortness of breath.

   Synonyms:
   congestive heart failure, congestive cardiac failure

3. heart failurenoun

   The cessation of the heartbeat; cardiac arrest.

   Synonyms:
   congestive heart failure, congestive cardiac failure

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1. heart failure, coronary failurenoun

   inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions

   Synonyms:
   coronary failure

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1. • Failure
   • Heart Disease

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1. John Halamka:

   We’re seeing a rise in readmissions for congestive heart failure exacerbations.

2. Maria Mountis:

   For people with heart failure, the American Heart Association recommends eating 1,500 to 2,000 mg sodium per day, eating a single hot dog could have up to 1,000 mg of sodium so eating in moderation is important.

3. Ruud Dobber:

   This is promising news for the 30 million people living with type-2 diabetes in the United States, as heart failure is one of the earliest cardiovascular complications for them, before heart attack or stroke.

4. Barbara Bush:

   Ronald Reagan, the widow of former Republican President Ronald Reagan, died Sunday morning of congestive heart failure, according to her spokesperson. She was 94. Barbara Bush offered prayers and condolences from Barbara Bush and husband former GOP President George H.W. Bush. Nancy Reagan was totally devoted to President Ronald Reagan, we take comfort that they will be reunited once more.

5. Michael Mann:

   The elderly and those with pre-existent conditions, such as asthma and heart failure, are likely to face declining health due to exacerbation of their conditions due to weather, heat exhaustion and stroke, dehydration, migraines, loss of sleep and mood alteration can all occur due to dangerous heat. Historical data shows that more people are likely to be involved in vehicle crashes due to heat-related impacts, such as decreased ability to concentrate, the poor quality of sleep they get and impaired mood, etc.