One of the worst chronic illnesses among the elderly is congestive heart failure (CHF) or simply heart failure. It occurs when heart muscles are no longer able to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. There is no cure for CHF yet, but there are medications and treatments for lifetime use that enable the patient to live normally. Most cases of heart failure are caused by existing or prior heart problems, such as coronary artery disease or high blood pressure, leaving the heart muscles too weak and stiff to function properly. Without sufficient blood complications may arise affecting other parts of the body, including the lungs and the lower extremities. Heart failure may be ongoing (chronic), or acute—meaning it just might happen suddenly, particularly for older at-risk individuals.
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