Heart Failure

    What Is Heart Failure?

    Heart failure (HF) occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, slowing blood flow and causing fluid to build up in the chest, lungs and limbs. Also called congestive heart failure, it can follow a heart attack or can develop gradually over many years, often as a result of artery disease.

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    How should I eat if I have heart failure?
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    Nutrition plays a big part in heart-failure management. The keys are: Limiting the amount of salt – or sodium – in your diet. Too much sodium can cause your body to retain fluid, which can...


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