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
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Experts encourage people with heart failure to take action sooner to protect brain health.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 May 2025
The heart is unable to efficiently pump blood under the condition, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and eventual heart failure.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 16 May 2025
Prevost follows Pope Francis, who died at age 88 of a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure on April 21.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
For instance, if an older patient with a history of heart failure has limited support at home, an AI system might recommend home health care, extra follow-ups and medication reminders to reduce the chances of readmission.
—Kunal Khashu, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 May 2025
The heart is unable to efficiently pump blood under the condition, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and eventual heart failure.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 16 May 2025
Prevost follows Pope Francis, who died at age 88 of a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure on April 21.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
For instance, if an older patient with a history of heart failure has limited support at home, an AI system might recommend home health care, extra follow-ups and medication reminders to reduce the chances of readmission.
—Kunal Khashu, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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“Heart failure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20failure. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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