Disease of the month: Heart failure

Heart failure is described as the condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficient oxygenated blood through the arterial system to the major organs and tissues, therefore impacting upon their ability to function. It is generally a condition that affects the elderly. However, younger people with congenital or premature heart conditions may well suffer with heart failure as a consequence of their underlying illness. Causes of heart failure & Anatomy The most common causes of heart failure are coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle), hypertension (high ...