heart failure

US /ˈhɑːrt ˌfeɪl.jər/
UK /ˈhɑːrt ˌfeɪl.jər/
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a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs

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His grandfather was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
Early detection of heart failure can improve treatment outcomes.