Congestive heart failure

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Congestive heart failure, abbreviated CHF, is a clinical diagnosis that is often due to coronary atherosclerosis; however, there are a large number of potential causes.

Pitting edema - a manifestation of congestive heart failure. (WC/James Heilman)

General

Clinical:

Treatment:

  • Diuretics, e.g. furosemide (Lasix).

Causes

See also