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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. cardiovascular diseases
  5. heart diseases
  6. heart failure
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. cardiovascular diseases
  5. heart diseases
  6. heart failure

Preferred term

heart failure

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A heterogeneous condition in which the heart is unable to pump out sufficient blood to meet the metabolic need of the body. Heart failure can be caused by structural defects, functional abnormalities (ventricular dysfunction), or a sudden overload beyond its capacity.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • cardiac failure
  • congestive heart failure
  • myocardial failure

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28514

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