📋Overview
The condition, often referred to in clinical settings as heart failure, involves a range of clinical syndromes characterized by impaired cardiac function. This impairment can lead to inadequate tissue perfusion and may cause fluid to accumulate in the lungs or other parts of the body when the heart muscle becomes too weak or stiff to circulate blood efficiently.
Modern clinical terminology often prefers the term heart failure to describe this state, as it represents a decrease in pumping effectiveness rather than a complete cessation of heart activity. These physiological changes may interfere with the body's ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues while managing the removal of metabolic waste.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0018802Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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