What Is Heart Failure?

William T. Abraham, M.D., Director, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ohio State University
February 6, 2008

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Question: What is heart failure?

Dr. William Abraham answers the question: 'What Is Heart Failure?'

Answer: Congestive heart failure is a clinical syndrome associated with either weakness or stiffness of the heart, which limits the ability of the heart to pump blood, resulting in shortness of breath and fatigue.

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