heart failure

noun

1. a condition in which the heart fatally ceases to function.
2. Also called congestive heart failure. a condition in which the heart fails to pump adequate amounts of blood to the tissues, resulting in accumulation of blood returning to the heart from the veins, and often accompanied by distension of the ventricles, edema, and shortness of breath.

heart failure

noun

1. a condition in which the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood to the tissues, usually resulting in breathlessness, swollen ankles, etc
2. sudden and permanent cessation of the heartbeat, resulting in death

heart failure

1. An acute or chronic inability of the heart to maintain adequate blood circulation to the peripheral tissues and the lungs, usually characterized by fatigue, edema, and shortness of breath. Heart failure has many causes, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathy.
2. Also called congestive heart failure

Word History and Origins

Origin of heart failure¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Lifestyle changes, including controlling obesity, smoking cessation, being physically active, controlling high blood pressure and controlling blood glucose levels can help prevent the development of heart failure.

From Science Daily

Twin sisters living with heart failure are calling for an end to what they say is a postcode lottery when it comes to accessing services to help with their condition.

From BBC

The 66-year-old had been receiving treatment for cancer and heart failure.

From BBC

Rachins died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of heart failure, his family confirmed in a statement to The Times, adding that the actor “died peacefully in his sleep.”

From Los Angeles Times

The county also got a new registrar after Cathy Darling Allen, the only elected Democrat in the county, stepped down because she had heart failure and needed to reduce her stress.

From Los Angeles Times