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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

Término preferido

heart failure

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • 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.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • cardiac failure
  • congestive heart failure
  • myocardial failure

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URI

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

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