heart failure

noun

1

: a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood at an adequate rate or in adequate volume

2

: cessation of heartbeat : death

Examples of heart failure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Heinz, who was diagnosed with heart failure four years ago, was 79. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Those events included heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular problems. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Periods of extreme heat can add stress to these conditions, triggering heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

People who hewed close to the DASH diet had a lower risk of heart failure. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

heart failure

noun

1

: a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood at an adequate rate or in adequate volume compare angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, coronary failure, heart attack

2

: cessation of heartbeat : death