Health Information > Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)[ What is CHF | Exercises for CHF | Nutrition for CHF | Additional Information ] What is Congestive Heart FailureCongestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body's other organs. The "failing" heart keeps working but doesn't work as efficiently as it should. As blood flow out of the heart slows, blood returning to the heart through the veins backs up, causing fluid to build up in parts of the body, such as the legs and ankles. Sometimes fluid collects in the lungs and interferes with breathing, causing shortness of breath, especially when a person is lying down. >> click here for more comprehensive information about CHF << [ back to top ] |