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Heart Failure

Aug 20^th 2008

Heart failure is not a single disease but is a term applied to a group of heart problems that generally present in a similar manner. The common underlying problem is an inability of the heart to pump in a manner sufficient to meet the needs of the individual. The most common symptom that reflects this is shortness of breath. Most people think of heart failure as a “weak heart”. Although it is true that many individuals with heart failure have weak hearts there are many who have strong hearts but still have similar symptoms caused by other factors. There are currently over 5 million Americans with heart failure.

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