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Heart Failure

A heterogeneous condition in which the heart is unable to pump out sufficient blood to meet the metabolic need of the body. Heart failure can be caused by structural defects, functional abnormalities (VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION), or a sudden overload beyond its capacity. Chronic heart failure is more common than acute heart failure which results from sudden insult to cardiac function, such as MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Year introduced: 2008 (1966)

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Heart Failure, Diastolic

Heart failure caused by abnormal myocardial relaxation during DIASTOLE leading to defective cardiac filling.

Year introduced: 2008

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Heart Failure, Systolic

Heart failure caused by abnormal myocardial contraction during SYSTOLE leading to defective cardiac emptying.

Year introduced: 2008

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