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What's the difference between heart disease and heart failure in the way national health stats are tracked?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Which stats?: In any case, CHF is a syndrome or set of symptoms of a weakened or diseased heart that results in various problems associated w/ insufficient oxygen to the body. So, they are connected. Here's an explanation: http://www.Healthcentral.Com/heart-disease/patient-guide-44627-6_2.Html hope it helps.

Answered 5/1/2015

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