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HEART FAILURE

 Heart Failure is a major health problem worldwide.It is also known as Congestive Heart Failure.Is the inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it, with failure of the heart to pump blood with normal efficiency. When this occurs, the heart is unable to provide adequate blood flow to other organs, such as the brain, liver, and kidneys. It may be due to failure of the right or left ventricle, or both.It develops overtime as the heart becomes weaker and less able to pump blood that your body needs.It  usually occurs after other conditions have weakened or damaged the heart.It is common in both sexes  from age 40 and above Heart Failure usually results in an enlarged heart,builds up of fluids in the body causing swelling in your feet,ankles and legs.(oedema).The body does not get enough blood,food and oxygen.This makes the condition more alarming.

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