A Poorly Pumping Heart (Heart Failure)

Heart Failure is a condition or a collection of symptoms that indicate the heart is not pumping enough blood to meet the body's energy demands. Heart Failure typically develops slowly after injury to the heart, such as a heart attack, too much strain on the heart due to years of untreated high blood pressure or a diseased heart valve. As the heart muscle weakens, it needs to pump harder to keep blood flowing to the body. Heart Failure is one of the fastest growing heart conditions in the United States, with almost 550,000 new cases each year.

Although there is no cure for heart failure, there is hope. In this section of hearthelp.com, you'll find information about Heart Failure Symptoms, Heart Failure Diagnosis and Heart Failure Treatment Options.