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Heart failure
Heart failure is a complex set of conditions in which the heart "fails" to pump a normal amount of blood with each beat. This can be due to poor squeezing function (systolic heart failure) and/or a stiff heart incapable of filling normally (diastolic heart failure). Common symptoms include swelling and trouble breathing, particularly when laying flat or exercising.
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
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Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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