Heart Failure.
A chronic condition in which the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs. Can affect the left side, right side, or both. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention.
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What is heart failure?
A chronic condition in which the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs. Can affect the left side, right side, or both. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention.
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