Definition of Heart Failure:
The purpose of the heart is to pump blood, which contains oxygen and nutrients, to the rest of the body. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is simply the failure of the heart to perform this main function adequately. Of course, a lack of blood pumped to the body is only considered CHF if the heart actually receives a sufficient volume of blood from the incoming vessels in the first place (i.e., normal filling pressures). When there is not enough blood for the heart to pump out, the problem is not CHF.
Congestive Heart Failure occurs when the flow of blood from the heart (cardiac output) decreases, or fluid backs-up behind the failing ventricle, or both.
Drugs associated with Heart Failure
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Heart Failure. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
Learn more about Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
Micromedex Care Notes:
- Congestive Heart Failure
Medical Encyclopedia:
- Heart failure
- Rheumatic fever
Harvard Health Guide:
- Symptoms and treatment for Heart Failure
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