The second universal definition of heart failure moves away from specific EF cutoffs to classify patients into clinically actionable groups.

Heart failure happens when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body efficiently. The most common symptoms of heart failure are shortness of breath, fatigue, cough, and general weakness.

Cardiomyopathy weakens, enlarges, or stiffens the heart muscle. Heart failure is when the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body, resulting in symptoms. Cardiomyopathy is one of the ...

Congestive heart failure (CHF) and kidney disease share a two-way relationship. CHF reduces blood flow to the kidneys, while kidney disease can increase blood pressure and strain the heart. Treatment ...