What Is Congestion in Congestive Heart Failure?

What Is Congestion in Congestive Heart Failure? (0:38)

The congestion in congestive heart failure refers to the build up of extra fluid as your body retains water and salt to increase the amount of blood in circulation. This animation helps explain how congestive heart failure develops.

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