Glossary

Heart failure

Heart failure

Herzinsuffizienz·Also: Herzschwäche

In heart failure, the heart is no longer able to pump enough blood through the body. Typical symptoms are shortness of breath, rapid fatigue and fluid accumulation in the legs.

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Editorial content · as of 9/5/2026