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heart failure

DEFINITIONS OF: heart failure

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n inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions

Synonyms:
coronary failure
Types:
congestive heart failure
inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues
heart attack
a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function
Type of:
failure
loss of ability to function normally
cardiopathy, heart disease
a disease of the heart
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