| congestive heart failure |
Syndrome in which the heart fails to propel blood forward normally, resulting in congestion in the pulmonary or systemic circulation. Decreased cardiac output causes decreased blood flow to the tissues. Congestive heart failure may be predominantly left- or right- sided. It can develop gradually or suddenly with acute pulmonary edema.
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| congestive heart failure |
Symptoms resulting from heart damage when inadequate contractions of the heart allow fluid to accumulate in the lungs. Symptoms may include shortness of breath on exertion, difficulty breathing while lying flat and ankle swelling.
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| congener |
A person, insect or thing of the same kind, class, race, or genus.
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| congestive heart failure |
buildup of fluid in body (especially feet and lungs) due to heart disease
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| congenital |
Describes a condition present from birth. Congenital malformations include all disorders present from birth whether they are inherited or caused by environmental factors.
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