General
chf
What does chf mean?
A condition in which the heart cannot pump effectively, causing fluid to back up into the lungs and body.
"Crackles and pedal edema — this is a CHF exacerbation."
Origin
Initialism of 'congestive heart failure.'
Frequently asked questions
What does CHF stand for?
It stands for congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood effectively.
What happens in CHF?
Because the heart pumps poorly, fluid backs up into the lungs and body, causing symptoms like breathlessness, crackles in the lungs, and swelling in the legs.
What is a CHF exacerbation?
It is a worsening flare of heart failure with increased fluid buildup, often marked by breathlessness, lung crackles, and pedal edema.
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