What is Heart Failure?
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Heart Failure is the inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the oxygen demands of the tissues.
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Heart Failure does not mean that your heart is "failing."
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Heart Failure does mean that your heart is not pumping blood as effectively and efficiently as it should.
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When the heart's pumping ability is reduced, blood and other fluids may build in the lungs, causing congestion. This makes it hard for you to breathe and may cause fatigue.