Ailments of the circulatory system

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Heart failure

Heart failure can be defined as a condition whereby the ability of the heart muscle to contract is compromised. The heart muscle has become weak. This, of course, would result in the inability of the heart to provide adequate circulation to meet the body’s needs. The output of blood from the heart is not enough to supply organs and tissues with enough blood (oxygen). This means that the organs cannot…..


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